Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET)

San Luis Obispo California

The Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) assists the community, hospitals, and law enforcement with:

  • Emergency psychiatric evaluation services to determine whether immediate inpatient psychiatric treatment is required;
  • Crisis intervention services and mental health consultations;
  • Improving access to mental health treatment services through linkage and/or referral to community services; and
  • Timely post-crisis follow up to ensure linkage to appropriate resources.

https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Behavioral-Health/Mental-Health-Adult/Services/Mental-Health-Evaluation-Team-(MHET).aspx