Mental Health Field Response Teams Program



The Mental Health Field Response Grant Program (RCW 36.28A.440) provides grants to local police and sheriff’s departments to improve the interactions between the public and law enforcement. Mental health professionals assist patrol officers in the field or in an on-call capacity, they also provide training on best practices.

These innovative partnerships reduce the possibility of using force and improve public safety overall. Instead of booking someone into jail, they may be connected with services or diverted to a more appropriate facility for care.  The program is one of the ways your local law enforcement is working to find solutions for communities.

RCW 36.28A.440 requires WASPC to submit annual reports on the status of the program. 

2025-2027 Funding Cycle

WASPC awarded funds to the following grantees for the 2025-2027 funding cycle. Multi-agency grants are administered by the agency listed. 

  • Airway Heights Police Department
  • Chelan County Sheriff's Office
  • Clallam County Sheriff's Office
  • Des Moines Police Department
  • Edmonds Police Department
  • Kirkland Police Department
  • Longview Police Department
  • Mason County Sheriff's Office
  • Port Townsend Police Department
  • Spokane County Sheriff's Office
  • Spokane Police Department
  • Tukwila Police Department 

2027-2029 Funding Cycle

WASPC expects applications for the 2027-2029 funding cycle to be available in early 2027. Please check back for additional information. 

For information contact:
[email protected] or (360) 486-2414