The Evans Police Department and North Range Behavioral Health have formed a partnership based on a co-responder program that will provide access to a certified clinician for individuals suffering from mental illness or chemical dependency. When officers make contact with a person and mental illness appears to be a factor, the clinician may be contacted to provide mental health knowledge and additional assistance in effectively treating the individual. North Range clinicians have substantial knowledge in properly identifying types of mental illness. Clinicians also know the extensive resources available to these parties that officers may not be aware of. When appropriate the clinician can advise what options may result in a more effective treatment. Desired results of this immediate diagnosis are to provide better treatment for the subject, and to reduce repeat calls for service for patrol officers. The North Range clinician assigned to the Evans Police Department will office in Evans for ready accessibility when called upon. Additionally they will have their own vehicle. There is no cost to the City for this program.