The Health and Social Services’ (HSS) Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSU) is collaborating with the Yukon Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”) to form a Mobile Crisis Unit in Whitehorse that will increase support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
A 911 call can be dispatched to the Mobile Crisis Unit (or “MCU”) when it relates to a mental health issue or suicide risk. A Mobile Crisis Unit is comprised of a Mental Health Clinician from MWSU (“the Clinician”) and a Yukon RCMP officer, who travel to the place where the individual is located to provide them with immediate support.
It is worth noting that the Mobile Crisis Unit will operate during specific hours only. Indeed, although Yukon RCMP are available 24/7, the Mobile Crisis Unit will have limited hours that reflect the highest volume of mental health calls.
