Mental Health and Crisis Support

The Windsor Police Service is proud to partner with Windsor Regional Hospital and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare to support people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Nurse Police Team

In May 2023, the Windsor Police Service partnered with Windsor Regional Hospital to launch the Nurse Police Team (NPT) program.

This project pairs nursing professionals with frontline police officers to respond to non-emergency, substance use-related incidents. The program connects vulnerable members of the community to the supports they need and steers them away from emergency rooms and the criminal justice system.

Crisis Response Team

Windsor Police and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare announced the launch of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) in May 2024.

The CRT program pairs frontline police officers with trained social workers from the hospital. These teams offer expert support to de-escalate crisis situations, ensuring compassionate and effective responses to people in need.

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If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor in need of support, please contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police.