CFYS Fellow Dr. Catherine Costigan on an interdisciplinary approach to crisis intervention
With many BC residents feeling underserved by mental health crisis services, CFYS Fellow Dr. Catherine Costigan was interviewed about the role and effectiveness of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. According to Costigan, these teams of nurses, mental health professionals, peer support workers, and police officers provide effective crisis intervention and de-escalation. Costigan also discusses budget concerns that have removed all but one police officers from the program, potentially undermining its effectiveness.