新西兰在2026年启动了4个心理健康联合反应小组,对警察和心理保健专家进行配对,处理111个危机电话,减少紧急反应和胁迫措施。 New Zealand is launching 4 mental health co-response teams in 2026, pairing police with mental health pros to handle 111 crisis calls, reducing emergency responses and coercive measures.

新西兰正在坎特伯雷、奥克兰、丰盛湾和马努考州启动四个心理健康联合应对小组,由2025年预算供资2 800万美元。 New Zealand is launching four mental health co-response teams in Canterbury, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Counties Manukau, with $28 million in funding from Budget 2025. 这些小组将心理保健专业人员与警官配对,将从2026年6月开始对111个涉及精神保健危机的电话作出反应,旨在减少对紧急部门、警察拘留和《精神保健法》的依赖。 These teams, pairing mental health professionals with police officers, will respond to 111 calls involving mental health crises starting June 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on emergency departments, police custody, and the Mental Health Act. 该倡议解决了以下关切,即只对警察的应对措施可能加剧没有参与犯罪的个人的痛苦。 The initiative addresses concerns that police-only responses can worsen distress for individuals not involved in crimes. 早期试点数据显示,减少使用胁迫措施和更好的后续护理。 Early pilot data shows reduced use of coercive measures and better follow-up care. 稍后将宣布另外6个区域,预计所有小组将在2026年6月30日之前开始运作。 Six additional regions will be announced later, with all teams expected operational by June 30, 2026.