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The image shows the back of a law-enforcement officer wearing a gray uniform shirt with a large rectangular patch that reads “MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE.” The officer is standing next to a patrol vehicle, which is partially visible on the right side of the image. A mounted spotlight on the vehicle is also in view. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting such as a neighborhood or park. The overall scene highlights specialized law-enforcement work focused on mental health response and support.

Mental Health Task Force

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The mission of the Mental Health Task Force Unit is to advocate, educate, and enforce the shift of mentally ill persons out of the criminal justice system and into the proper care facilities. The Mental Health Task Force works to actively reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and act as an instrument of advocacy to stem the decades-long migration of the mentally ill into the criminal justice system. The unit focuses on intervening and de-escalating encounters with mentally ill individuals experiencing a crisis. Contact Mental Health Task Force by e-mail at GCSOMHTaskForce@GwinnettCounty.com or by phone at (770) 619-6798.

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Additional Resources: ​​​​

  • Georgia Crisis and Access Hotline | (800) 715-4225

  • Crisis Text Line | Text TALK to 741741

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | (800) 273-8255

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline | (800) 662-4357

 

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770.619.6500​

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2900 University Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

 

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