Comments on: ECSO Receives $549K Grant For Mental Health Services

By: Sheila hubbird

Sheila hubbird — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:58:33 +0000

This is much needed funding..Hopefully it will go to people who seriously have mental issues. NOT the drug addicts that use the system to stay out of jail.

By: Josh Jones

Josh Jones — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:27:29 +0000

There – Look at those people over there.

Their – We asked them if their dog bites.

They’re – They’re going to let us walk their dog.

By: K-K Cantonment

K-K Cantonment — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:42:05 +0000

Any funding for mental health in Escambia County is a good thing. I wish there was even more funding. Please note, the police and mental health providers who encounter people in crisis/emergency are agents of the legal system. They cite the laws. It is not there job to commit anyone, but rather hand off persons in trouble so they can be detained, evaluated, and offered treatment. Encountering police is the first step in a process. Yes, the system definitely has its flaws; some people are let go after 72 hours, but many will be kept for 4-5 days and weeks if necessary.

By: JOHN

JOHN — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:40:49 +0000

When are we going to do something about road rage?

By: SueB

SueB — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:17:49 +0000

Treating the existing inmates will take time for the deputies to learn if of mental health issues and if inmates truly need counseling or medication.
On the streets, there are just mean people acting out as they have mental problems.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:39:00 +0000

This is a good idea, but until they have the legal tools to commit patients for treatment for longer than 72 hours, the end result will not change.