Additional mobile crisis response teams have been established across Newfoundland and Labrador as part of a new partnership between the provincial government and RCMP.

Each team consists of a mental health care worker—such as a social worker or registered nurse—as well as a police officer, which responds to those in crisis.

The service has been active for some time in St. John’s, Corner Brook, and Lab West with resources from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. However, the new set up will also feature teams in Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

On top of that, Corner Brook’s response teams will extend their reach as far as Gallants and Deer Lake.

Since forming, mobile crisis response teams have responded to over 5,000 requests for assistance.