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Mental health calls overwhelm San Diego first responders
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San Diego first responders say they are overwhelmed with mental health calls. They’re hoping changes at the state and local level will provide more resources to help alleviate the problem. They received more than 53,000 calls last year and oftentimes, there's not much they could do to help those on the other end.
San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell said responding to mental health calls has put a strain on his department, it's affecting all first responders.
"You're talking about over 130,000 hours personnel hours just that year on scene for mental health emergencies,” said Chief Stowell.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-first-responders-overwhelmed-mental-health-calls/509-e0f39200-a047-462e-9fe3-05bb7959f57f