New mobile crisis response process coming in 2025

  • News
  • Nov 13, 2024

Mobile crisis response is about offering face-to-face services for adults and children who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency. Prior to 2025, Olmsted County was included in a partnership to provide a regional response for mental health crisis services. Effective January 1, 2025, Olmsted County will have its own mobile crisis response process provided by the county’s Crisis Response team (previously known as the Diversity, Equity, and Community Outreach team or DECO).  
 
People experiencing a crisis can call both 988 or 911. Based on the call, if appropriate, a Crisis Response worker may be sent out to meet with the client. They may be accompanied by a member of local law enforcement depending on the nature of the crisis and other safety variables.  
 
The transition to an Olmsted County-specific mobile crisis response team allows for a more tailored approach to meeting the needs of our local community. By focusing resources and coordination within Olmsted County, we can ensure faster response times, improved service integration, and better alignment with our community’s specific needs and values. 

More information

Details about Olmsted County’s Crisis Response team and the new 2025 mobile crisis response process are available on our Olmsted County website. Look for more information to be shared about Olmsted County’s new mobile crisis response process in December 2024. 

Mental health help resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Additionally, 911 is always an option in an emergency. Other resources to consult include: