The Ontario government is investing more than $4.5 million to help police services provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis. The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Enhancement Grant enables police to work with trained crisis workers when responding to those in need.
The following police services and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments are among those receiving MCRT Enhancement Grant program funding for 2023-2024:
Lanark County OPP – $120,000
Renfrew OPP – $120,000
Smiths Falls Police Service – $112,853
By Rick Stow
