Community Services

Lancaster Mobile Assessment Response Team

Objectives

• Reduce the number of behavioral health calls addressed by police and fire by providing proactive and reactive behavioral health care.
• Increase the ability of police and fire to focus on public safety related calls.
• Provide comprehensive on-site services to persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Provide and ensure continuity of care following stabilization on scene, hospital transport, or emergency detention.
• Provide prevention and intervention services for persons who chronically use emergency systems for behavioral healthcare needs, reducing police, fire, and criminal justice involvement.
• Provide mobile integrated care and linkage services.
• Follow-up on emergency detentions to ensure appropriate service linkages and engage patient into healthcare systems.

Community Response

LMART is a community-based team that addresses ongoing behavioral/mental health concerns within the City of Lancaster. Individuals referred to the team will receive:  

• A complete needs assessment 
• Referrals to local providers
• Connection to local resources 
• Community-wide Advocacy
• Education on navigating healthcare, mental health, and criminal justice systems

LMART can provide real-time assessments during an active crisis when requested by the police or fire departments.

Referral Forms

If you would like to contact us, please fill out one of the forms below and we will reach out to you.

I am someone in need

I care for someone in need