SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Springfield has announced the launch of a new initiative funded by national opioid settlement money.
The City said in a press release that the BEACON Project (Bridging Emergency And Community Outreach Network) will help transform the community's response to opioid-related and mental health service calls.
The BEACON Project will connect the Springfield Police and Fire Departments and local behavioral health partners to create a more unified crisis response system throughout the area, according to the City of Springfield.
Additionally, SFD will unveil a BEACON Outreach Life-saving Treatment (BOLT) vehicle to function as a mobile response for behavioral health emergencies.
"Springfield is committed to using every available resource to save lives and