“This is a data system that would allow police departments to capture mental health and substance abuse information when out on calls,” explained Human Services director Sue Watkins.
When responding to a call, the software allows for data-sharing, giving officers information about the person, including past reports for calls-for-services, citations and case summaries. The software is meant to streamline investigations and case management for residents.
The total cost is about $39,000 and will be paid for with the Crisis Intervention Team grant as no cost to the county.
The commissioners also approved a contract for therapy services with Through Thought Therapy for fiscal year 2025-26. Watkins said the county has not contracted with them before, but they currently have a youth in the county who is transitioning from a long-term structured residence with 24-hour care to a community-based treatment in February.
“The youth would benefit from continuing with the current therapist after discharge,” Watkins said.
In other news, a project in Cambridge Springs will be moving forward after a grant contract was approved between Crawford County and Active Aging. The Crawford County Blight Revitalization Program grant contract in the amount of $20,000 is for the demolition of the former Springs Manor Senior Care Center at 110 Canfield St.
Active Aging bought the 2.8-acre site with the lot and building for $10,000 in 2024 from the Crawford County Tax Claim Bureau. Active Aging plans to construct a senior center at the site.
At the end of the meeting, County Commissioner Chris Seeley applauded the city and county workers who responded to the water main break that lasted from Monday evening into Tuesday evening. He also thanked the county finance team for being able to get some long-awaited reimbursements.
County Commissioner Scott Schell echoed the sentiments while adding gratitude toward any emergency responders in the past week, in addition to the county workers who have worked around the clock to remove snow.
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