Yale University, Assistant Chief of Police Anthony Campbell (Yale College ’95 / Yale Divinity ’09) and Mary Orsak (Yale College’22) and member of the Yale Advisory Committee for Community Policing. Responding to individuals who are affected by mental illness or are in crisis is an increasing challenge and an important issue in policing. Chief Campbell and Mary join together to discuss the topic of mental health with respect to community policing and assess the topic of mental health and its strate...
Yale University, Assistant Chief of Police Anthony Campbell (Yale College ’95 / Yale Divinity ’09) and Mary Orsak (Yale College’22) and member of the Yale Advisory Committee for Community Policing. Responding to individuals who are affected by mental illness or are in crisis is an increasing challenge and an important issue in policing. Chief Campbell and Mary join together to discuss the topic of mental health with respect to community policing and assess the topic of mental health and its strategy redefinition of police response. Assistant Chief Campbell and Mary articulate the importance of educating the Yale campus community regarding the various techniques that are utilized by police officers when responding to calls that may involve the mental health and well-being of the involved parties.
The episode was recorded in November 2021. Congratulations Mary being awarded Rhodes Scholarship.
Resources:
Yale Mental Health & Counseling. Yale Health Mental Health & Counseling provides free, confidential mental health treatment to members of the Yale student community. We offer a wide range of services including individual therapy, group therapy, and medication consultations and management.
Phone: 203-432-0290. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. For urgent concerns after hours, call Acute Care 203-432-0123.
Walden Peer Counseling – peer-to-peer counseling for undergraduate students at 203-432-TALK (8255). Resources are available during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8pm to 8am every night.
The SHARE Center Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education. located on the Lower Level of Yale Health and open for appointments Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Counselors available 24/7 (203 432-2000). All interactions with SHARE are confidential and can be anonymous if you wish. SHARE is available to all members of the Yale community who are dealing with sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, and more. We assist individuals who are dealing with both current/recent and past experiences, as well as offer support to those who may experience something indirectly such as supporting friends, family or loved ones or witnessing something of concern. Additionally, we have resources for individuals who may have concerns about their own behavior.
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