Trish Cortes

As a primary provider of mental health resources, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) offers an array of services. Among them is their Crisis Negotiation Team, which was called upon during a recent standoff in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to the organization’s president, Trish Cortes, about the various roles they play in providing support to law enforcement, in addition to their comprehensive crisis continuum of care.

People experiencing a mental health crisis can get help 24 hours a day by calling 9-8-8. However, local officials want Washtenaw County residents to know there’s also a local phone number to access help. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.