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How Harris County Deputies Are Using iPads To Improve Mental Health Care

Eric Stone, HPM Intern

Posted on February 26, 2019 · iPads allow Harris County Sheriff's deputies to connect with mental health professionals at the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.

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iPads Could Change How Harris County Deputies Assess Mental Health Crises

Allison Lee

Posted on July 26, 2018 · The largest sheriff’s office in Texas is trying to divert arrests and help citizens more effectively

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Sheriff’s Deputies Have A New, High-Tech Way To Respond To Mental Health Emergencies

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 19, 2017 · A pilot program will give some deputies iPads from which they can connect patients with a mental health professional live in the field.

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