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Police ” PLYMOUTH
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The embedded
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clinician's role
community including the recent is focused on
increase in domestic violence, New parking plan under way
suicide and mental health issues, crisis stabilization
among others. Approximately 15 as opposed to
percent of Canton Police Beginning today, April 1, there ”
Department calls for service are long-term treatment. will be specific 15-minute park- Each street will have 15-minute spots,
non-criminal related and social ing spaces in downtown
workers will be Canton's second Plymouth to accommodate local and they will be enforced
responders, assist where needed businesses. seven days a week, , to allow
and also provide guidance to throughout their programs and Tony Bruscato, director of the
resources for our residents,” she has adopted the nationally-recog- Plymouth Downtown all businesses to benefit.
said. nized Zero Suicide framework Development Authority (DDA)
Baugh noted there are hun- for suicide prevention. In addi- said that during the past year,
dreds of cases where a social tion, Hegira is funded as a city officials and the DDA have ing capacity to 25 percent, he strategically placed throughout
worker will help, adding of police CCBHC (Certified Community “worked together to creatively said. the downtown to assist the busi-
“The uniform is a barrier in Behavioral Health Clinic), which assist the business community.” As the state is now allowing ness community in providing
itself.” means that they can serve all He said that the city has for up to 50 percent capacity and curbside or carryout service
The embedded social worker people regardless of insurance allowed expanding sidewalk the installation of patio exten- while increasing efficiency by
program is one of the multiple status for ongoing treatment and patios onto the street using park- sions for restaurant and retail freeing up spaces that have only
programs the police department services. ing spaces as an example of the establishments, a review the been used periodically.”
has originated, Baugh explained. For Canton Police efforts to help downtown busi- curbside and carryout spots and Bruscato added that the city
The programs include the Police Department, Hegira will ensure nesses. He said that will continue their impact on the parking has also approved the installa-
Community Engagement Team, that the selected clinician is this year. In addition, he said, city inventory is necessary, Bruscato tion of signage for the parking
the Juvenile Diversion Program, trained in Trauma-Informed officials approved the striping of said. spots throughout the DDA dis-
and the Canton Coalition for Care, suicide prevention, and cri- Fleet Street to allow for 15- “With the sunset of the cur- trict beginning April 1, the same
Inclusive Communities (CCIC). sis response. The embedded cli- minute parking and both food rent business-specific curbside day the previous curbside take-
The embedded social worker nician will follow-up with indi- serving and retail establishments takeout parking program occur- out parking program is set to
program is another step in pro- viduals and families with whom were given the opportunity to ring on April 1, the city, in part- expire.
viding better service to our com- they have had contact to provide request 15-minute on-street park- nership with the DDA, is institut- Each street will have 15-
munity, he said. Over the past few ongoing crisis stabilization to ing for curbside takeout service ing a program that will designate minute spots, and they will be
years, the police department has ensure they are linked with ongo- during their hours of operation. 15-minute parking spots common enforced seven days a week, to
been monitoring the successes in ing treatment and services in the Many businesses took advantage to all, and not specific to any one allow all businesses to benefit.
portions of the country with simi- community. of these opportunities when the business,” he said in a prepared For more information, call the
lar embedded social worker pro- One of the program's primary State of Michigan limited build- statement. “These spots will be DDA office, (734) 455-1453.
grams. During the same time- goals is to prevent future behav-
frame, locally, the Canton Police ment in ongoing treatment is a Board names new school trustee
ioral health crises, and engage-
Department has started a diver-
sion program for Canton area key component of prevention. Members of the Plymouth grandmother of three, Chastang week. “Being selected from
youth with Growth Works' assis- For that reason, the embedded Canton Community Schools is employed as the vice president among a dynamic group of appli-
tance. Similarly, Canton Police clinician's role is focused on cri- Board of Education selected of diversity and inclusion for cants is truly humbling, and I
Department, in partnership with sis stabilization as opposed to LaRonda Chastang to fill the Trinity Health systems based in commit to work collaboratively
Growth Works, Saint Joseph's long-term treatment. The clini- vacancy created by the resigna- Livonia. alongside the other trustees and
Mercy Hospital in Livonia, cian will work with the individual tion of Trustee Leonardo Savage She earned her bachelors superintendent to advance the
Northville Township, Westland, or family to access services at last month. degree at Michigan State mission and vision of our dis-
and Livonia, started a collabora- their treatment provider of Chastang was among 14 local University and her master's trict.”
tion with a Growth Works' driven choice. The process may include residents interviewed for the degree from the University of Chastang will serve the
program. The program is com- helping clients navigate the pub- school board position and one of Michigan. remainder of Savage's term,
monly called Wayne Rescue lic mental health system; access- three who were selected for a “I am both excited and hon- which ends in December 2022.
Recovery and has grown from ing information about their bene- second interview based on a ored about the opportunity to Savage submitted his resigna-
the original partnership with St. fits; contacting a provider or scoring system completed by cur- serve our community of learn- tion to the board following seri-
Mary Mercy Livonia to the 18 assisting with transportation to rent board members. ers,” Chastang said, when her ous health issues which prevent-
participating public safety the initial appointment The mother of three and appointment was announced last ed him from serving.
departments in Western Wayne The social worker will be
County, Baugh explained in a embedded within the police To receive The Eagle in your inbox, email
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started by the founding agencies
in 2018. The program employs
peer recovery coaches who assist
clients through their journey to
recovery.
The Canton Police
Department handles mental
health emergencies as a medical
issue, focusing on a peaceful res-
olution to the situation through
de-escalation. Canton police offi-
cers look at problems in a man-
ner to help reduce danger for all
parties. Further, Canton police
officers look for opportunities to
bring a holistic approach, includ-
ing co-response initiatives with
mental health professionals,
social work professionals, family,
friends, clergy, and support
groups. In certain circumstances,
there is a blend of many
resources, including the criminal
justice system and the police
juvenile diversion program,
Baugh said.
Hegira Health is a co-occur-
ring (substance use and mental
health) capable agency through
Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services and inte-
grates Peer services (Peer
Recovery Coaches, Certified
Peer Support Specialists, and
Parent Support Partners)