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MISSION STATEMENT

Advancing crisis response practices to ensure that 911 calls involving individuals in crisis consistently result in safe and effective outcomes.

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MISSION

Abbott Solutions for Justice strengthens communities by improving the response of law enforcement and behavioral health systems to individuals in crisis. We offer training, consultation, and research based on evidence-based Co-Response practices. Our goal is to promote compassionate, effective, and safe outcomes for individuals, families, and first responders.

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VISION

We envision a future where every community has access to safe, humane, and collaborative crisis response. Abbott Solutions for Justice aims to be the leading resource for innovative, data-driven co-response solutions, transforming the collaboration between public safety and behavioral health partners both in the United States and internationally.

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OUR APPROACH

  • Evidence-Driven Solutions

Our work is grounded in over two decades of national leadership in Co-Response program development and evaluation. We provide guidance informed by research, real-world implementation, and data-backed best practices.

  • Collaborative Partnership

We partner directly with police departments, universities, behavioral health agencies, policy makers, and community stakeholders to build crisis response systems that reflect local needs, values, and strengths. Our model emphasizes relationship-building, shared mission, and shared problem-solving.

  • Practical, Real-World Training

Our training programs focus on real-world experience, case-based learning, and practical scenario-driven skills that prepare both clinicians and first responders for high-risk, high-stress situations. We simplify complex concepts into actionable strategies that your teams can apply immediately.

  • Customized Program Design

We believe in customized solutions for every community, providing tailored recommendations for staffing, workflows, supervision, documentation, and quality assurance that are based on your specific goals, available resources, and population needs.

  • Sustainability & Long-Term Impact

We assist agencies in creating sustainable programs through policy guidance, data collection templates, supervision structures, evaluation plans, and ongoing improvement processes.

  • National & International Expertise

Our work spans the U.S. and internationally. From Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. to Ireland’s Garda Síochána, we provide a comprehensive perspective on effective practices across diverse systems.