Mental Health Resources
The Chandler Police Department has many resources for your use below.
If you or someone you know is having a Mental Health Crisis call 911.
If you need a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained officer to respond to your business or residence, and it is not an emergency contact our non-emergency dispatch/communications center at (480) 782-4130 and ask for a CIT trained officer to respond.
- NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
- MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. MentalHealth.gov aims to educate and guide:
- The general public
- Health and emergency preparedness professionals
- Policy makers
- Government and business leaders
- School systems
- Local communities
U.S. Veterans and Family Members:
- U.S. Veterans Mental Health Resources: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has significantly added more resources that you will find on their website now to address those in need including family members and even friends.