Hennepin County Embedded Social Worker Program Expanded
Hennepin County has been operating its embedded social worker program since 2019. SLMPD is one of seven new agencies joining the program.
Social workers are called upon to aid police if there are concerns that someone is experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues. The social worker does not go on the 911 call, but the officer can send a referral to a social worker to get the person the resources and help they need.
Learn more:
KSTP: 21 police departments within Hennepin County embed more social workers
Fox News: Hennepin County expands program embedding social workers in police departments
KARE 11: Social workers aid police during mental health crisis calls at some metro police departments
MPR: Social worker crisis response program in Henn Co spreads to more police departments
Star Tribune: Hennepin County extends embedded social worker program to seven more suburban police departments
AP: Hennepin County embeds social workers in 21 police agencies
U.S. News: Hennepin County Embeds Social Workers in 21 Police Agencies
For additional information, contact South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, 952.474.3261.