GP Police and Crisis Team (GP-PACT 2.0)

Overview

Our research team is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the implementation, service delivery and training, and short and long term outcomes of the Grande Prairie Police and Crisis Team (PACT) program. The evaluation will lead to impactful recommendations for the improvement of the PACT program, and also have long term implications for mental health communities, applications and programs in the City of Grande Prairie. Read more about PACT research project news here

Current Partners

Our research partners, namely the City of Grande Prairie (Safe Communities), Alberta Health Services, and the RCMP, have provided continual research and financial support to ensure the project's success. CER is also the proud recipient of research funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-Community and College Social Innovation Fund. 

To date, approximately $300,000.00 in funds have been dedicated to the GP-PACT project.