DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nevada –The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has announced that the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) is expanding from two days a week to four days a week.
MOST is a mental health assistance program in Douglas County designed to contact citizens with mental health issues and attempt to get them connected with mental health services in the community. They provide services to all Douglas County residents and visitors who experience mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or suicidal crises.
MOST receives referrals from fellow law enforcement and fire personnel, mental health officials, community members, and friends or family of individuals.
One goal of MOST is to get individuals who suffer from mental illness the help they need before they reach a crisis level which could lead to violence or commission of a crime. Positive contact with MOST can ease fears of law enforcement in some of these individuals. MOST also assist in referrals to resources that can provide food, shelter, or medical assistance, if needed.
Deputies and fire personnel involved in this program have received 40 hours of training in Crisis Intervention which helps them respond to behavior health crisis.
How to make a non-emergency referral to MOST
1. Call Non-Emergency Dispatch at (775) 782-5126
2. Tell Dispatch you want to make a MOST referral
3. Provide the following:
*Your name and contact information
*Name of individual(s) being referred
*How the individual(s) can be contacted (Example: phone number, address, etc.)
*Reason for referral
The more detail you provide, the better! MOST will be able to provide services and keep everyone safe!
For emergencies, call 9-1-1.