A team of behavioral health clinicians is working to bridge the gap in local policing by helping meet the mental and emotional needs in St. Louis.  They’re known in St. Louis as the Purple Shirts.

A team of behavioral health clinicians is working to bridge the gap in local policing by helping meet the mental and emotional needs in St. Louis. They’re known in St. Louis as the Purple Shirts.

Friday, April 12, 2024 - The Purple Shirts who help those in need of mental health

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