Ontario Investing in Mobile Crisis Response Teams to Better Protect Communities
August 20, 2025
Funding will help police in Dufferin-Caledon support people experiencing a mental health crisis
NEWS
DUFFERIN-CALEDON — As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is enhancing public safety by investing $693,620.87 over two years to support the mobile crisis response team led by Caledon OPP and Dufferin OPP. The funding will enable police to work with trained crisis workers to provide the specialized support often needed when interacting with people who are experiencing a mental health-related crisis.
“Through the Mobile Crisis Response Team in partnership with Caledon OPP, Dufferin OPP, and Headwaters Health Care Centre, our government is protecting Dufferin-Caledon communities,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. “This funding will help ensure that those facing a mental health or addictions crisis receive the right support at the right time, while giving our local police officers the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe.”
“Our government is taking decisive action to protect Ontario by ensuring police have the tools, resources, and partnerships they need to keep our communities safe,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “Through this grant, we are equipping police services with the means to strengthen Mobile Crisis Response Teams—made up of police and crisis workers—who are uniquely positioned to respond to people experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, de-escalating situations that could threaten public safety while connecting vulnerable individuals with the support they need.”
“The OPP is committed to supporting individuals in crisis with care and compassion. Through the Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT), our officers work directly with mental health professionals to connect people with the right services, helping build safer, healthier communities for everyone. Healthy and well communities are safer communities”.
- Inspector Michael Di Pasquale: Commander – Dufferin County Detachment
“Caledon OPP is truly grateful for the generous funding that enables us to expand our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program. This vital support will strengthen our capacity to respond compassionately and effectively to individuals in crisis, and reinforces our commitment to community safety, wellness, and mental health.”
- Staff Sergeant Kathe Kiamos – Caledon Detachment
For 2025-26 and 2026-27, 36 police services and OPP detachments will receive approximately $9 million through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant to increase the capacity of mobile crisis response teams across the province.
Media Contact:
MPP Sylvia Jones’ Office
Email: sylvia.jones@pc.ola.org
Phone: 1-800-265-1603
Address: 180 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Suite A, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K3.