Broken Arrow teams up with health agencies to boost emergency mental health response

The City of Broken Arrow announced a new, collaborative effort to improve mental health emergency responses. The Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments will be joined by Family & Children's Services and Grand Mental Health on their first responders team, starting July 1. Family & Children Services will be working with the Broken Arrow Fire Department, and Grand Mental Health care coordinators will work alongside the Broken Arrow Police Department. Additionally, The City of Broken Arrow is receiving funding from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. These funds will provide funding...