Strengthen CT’s mental health crisis response

Strengthen CT’s mental health crisis response

Recent tragedies in Hartford should serve as a wake-up call for Connecticut’s mental health crisis response system. The deaths of Everard Walker, 53, and Steven Jones, 55, began as calls for help during moments of acute psychological distress. Instead of leading to care and stabilization, those encounters ended in the loss of two lives and deep grief for their families and communities. These tragedies highlight the urgent need to strengthen how …