References

    1. Adapted by S.R.Curry LPT, RN, for North Coast Emergency Medical Services, from the California Mental Health Directors Association, Small County 5150 protocols whose Principal Authors were as follows:
      Ann Houle, MFT—Clinical Deputy Director Trinity County Behavioral Health, Dean True, RN, MPA—Deputy Branch Director, Adult Services Shasta County Health and Human service Agency, Jaye Vanderhurst, LCSW—Mental Health Director, Napa County, Shoshana Zatz—Small County Program Manager, California Institute for Mental Health.

Information also retrieved from the following resources:

  1. Emembolu FN, Zun LS. Primary Psychiatry, Vol 17 No 6. 2012.
  2. www.co.fresno.ca.us/uploadedFiles/Departments/Public_Health/Divisions/EMS/content/Policies,_Procedures_and_Memos/content/Fresno,_Kings_and_Madera_Counties/500_-_699/500-699/547.pdf
  3. San Mateo County 5150 protocols Issue Date: April 17, 2002 Effective Date: April 17, 2002 Review Date: April 2004
  4. Mark Lamers, PhD, Humboldt County LPS Training Manual self-study modules, whose manual is substantially derived with permission from the Los Angeles County department of Mental Health LPS Manual, redesigned & rewritten by Kathleen Piche, LACDMH.
  5. California Hospital Association’s Psychiatrist bed data
  6. Official California Legislative Information
  7. National study of ambulance transports to United States emergency departments: importance of mental health problems. Obtained from: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/7012555_National_study_of_ambulance_transports_to_United_States_emergency_departments_importance_of_mental_health_problems
  8. California Commission on peace officer standards and training 2002: Field Manual: Police response to people with mental illness or developmental disability: a field guide.
  9. http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/502401.pdf
  10. CONTRA COSTA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
  11. Community Behavioral Health Services San Francisco Department of Public Health
  12. National Institute of Mental Health
  13. Los Angeles Police Department
  14. Extra Special Thanks to: Humboldt County Mental Health, Lake County Behavioral Health, and Del Norte County Behavioral Health Branches for their generous assistance, contributions, support, and time.