Boyle County KY emergency responders hold seminar on mental health resources [Video]

DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Emergency responders are bound to run into situations where mental health expertise is needed. Boyle County has received a grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services to enhance what can be done for the community.

A training event on Wednesday brought out emergency responders to highlight the $850,000 grant, which will be used for crisis intervention. Boyle County EMS director Mike Rogers said this has always been a huge need for his team.

“We talk about the number 2.4 million E.R. visits in one year. 50% are related to medical and trauma, while 50% are related to substance use and mental health problems. We’re making these runs already, so I feel it would be irresponsible as EMS service director, not to address the mental health problem that we’re experiencing throughout the state and in our community,” Rogers said.

The training seminar highlighted the importance of mental health resources for emergency …