The Northborough Police Department is proud to partner with the Advocates Boroughs Jail Diversion Program, an initiative that places a strong emphasis on mental health support, public safety, and community well-being.
Through this collaborative program, our licensed mental health clinician from Advocates, Lynn Botsaris, works directly with our officers to respond to calls involving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Instead of defaulting to arrest or hospitalization, the program offers on-scene clinical support, crisis intervention, and connection to appropriate community-based services.
By integrating mental health expertise into our daily operations, the Jail Diversion Program helps reduce unnecessary arrests and promotes more compassionate, effective outcomes for individuals in crisis. This approach not only enhances the safety of all involved but also strengthens our commitment to treating mental health challenges with the care and professionalism they deserve.
The Boroughs Jail Diversion Program serves multiple communities in the region and is a vital part of our efforts to provide equitable, trauma-informed public safety services.
Read more about Lynn here. For more information on the Advocates Co-Response Model, please visit www.jaildiversion.org. To reach our JDP Clinician, Lynn Botsaris, email lbotsaris@advocates.org or call dispatch.