Meet the team transforming emergency mental health care in the ACT

Daniella White
July 3 2020 - 12:00am
The PACER team, leading senior constable Scott Vandervalk, registered mental health nurse Caroline Bain and paramedic Greg Tompos. Picture: Jamila Toderas
The PACER team, leading senior constable Scott Vandervalk, registered mental health nurse Caroline Bain and paramedic Greg Tompos. Picture: Jamila Toderas

When police or paramedics attend an unfolding mental health crisis, often their only choice is to take the patient to hospital - regardless of whether it's the best option for their care.

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Daniella White

ACT politics and health reporter Contact me with tips, story ideas, or just to have a chat, at daniella.white@canberratimes.com.au

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