"The most recent report published this week shows TRUST received 1,484 calls from January to March, and saw the highest amount of calls resulting in someone's 'stabilization' and being linked to resources - at 94% of all calls over that time period."
"County leaders are looking for ways to keep the TRUST program alive after state funding - which gave the program four years to evolve since launching in 2022 - expires in November."
"Despite its high call volume, opinions on TRUST's overall progress vary. Sharon Watkins - whose 23-year-old son was fatally shot by San Jose police in 2015 while he was having a mental health crisis - has long advocated for TRUST."
Santa Clara County's Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) is experiencing high demand, receiving more calls than other crisis programs. However, state funding is set to expire, prompting county leaders to seek solutions to sustain the program. Proposed changes to Medi-Cal could significantly reduce reimbursements, threatening TRUST's budget. Recent reports indicate TRUST achieved a 94% stabilization rate for calls, outperforming other crisis response units. Despite its success, some community members express concerns about the program's evolution and the availability of clinicians during crises.
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