Some departments use crisis intervention programs. It's a scenario that you've likely heard about from time to time. Police are sent to respond to a call of a mental health emergency and in some cases ...

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, in conjunction with the State Office of Mental Health, announced the successful completion of the first-ever scenario-based training exercise ...

As part of National First Responders Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted new initiatives including a program that aims to ...

There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still ...

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

Held Oct. 13 at the IBEW Local 48 hall in Portland, the daylong Regional Emergency Mental Health Summit brought together ...

Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report Strong at any age: How seniors can stay fit and prevent injury Congress looks to ease restrictions ...