BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) — Local officials and members of the Binghamton police department got together today to announce details of a partnership to expand local mental health crisis response.
The new vision was announced for mental health response and crisis response throughout Broome County and the City of Binghamton.
$100,000 in funding for the project was included in the City of Binghamton’s 2026 budget plan, and an additional $400,000 as been allocated by Broome County to support the new system.
The system will allow county residents to connect with mental health professionals who will work alongside law enforcement during times of crisis.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar spoke about the importance of the new service.
“For years, our community has faced growing mental health challenges, and the need for timely crisis response has never been better. So this is a new coordinated system. It’ll help ensure that when somebody is experiencing a mental health crisis, then they’re gonna get the right kind of help right away, said Garnar
According to Mayor Kraham, the system expands on an existing initiative, but will allow more people to have access to the potentially life-saving resource.
The countywide mental health crisis response system will go into effect in 2026.
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