Crisis Response Network
A coordinated alliance of local agencies, emergency responders, and SCAMHC clinical teams working together to ensure rapid, trauma-informed crisis response across south central Alabama.
A unified community safety net
The South Central Alabama Crisis Response Network (SCACRN) is a coordinated alliance of local agencies, emergency responders, and SCAMHC clinical teams. The network ensures rapid, trauma-informed responses to behavioral health crises — diverting individuals from the justice system into appropriate care and reducing unnecessary emergency department visits. Visit scacrn.my.canva.site for the latest resources and updates.
- Multi-agency coordination among law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, and mental health providers
- Designed to divert individuals from the justice system into appropriate behavioral health care
- Reduces unnecessary emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations
- Supported by SCAMHC's Mobile Crisis Teams and Psychiatric Urgent Care
What the Crisis Response Network achieves
Multi-Agency Coordination
Connecting law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, courts, and mental health providers into a unified response system.
Justice Diversion
Ensuring individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis are connected to care rather than incarcerated.
Reduced ED Visits
Coordinating community responses to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits for behavioral health needs.
Mobile Crisis Integration
SCAMHC's Mobile Crisis Teams serve as the clinical response arm of the network, dispatching 24/7.
MyCare Tablet System
First responders use MyCare tablets to directly connect with behavioral health staff in the field.
Trauma-Informed Practice
All network partners are oriented toward trauma-informed, person-centered responses to behavioral health crises.
Partner agencies and organizations welcome
Community organizations, local agencies, healthcare providers, and emergency responders in Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw counties are invited to connect with the Crisis Response Network. Visit scacrn.my.canva.site or contact us to learn more.
