PACT

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What is the PACT program? 

PACT stands for Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams, a collaborative community program between law enforcement and mental health professionals. The co-responder team jointly responds to calls where substance abuse and/or mental health challenges may exist in the community and other at-risk populations. Wraparound services for longer-term support are available through case management and peer support services.


  1. Who makes up PACT?
  2. How does PACT work?
  3. PACT in the Media
  • To de-criminalize behavioral health challenges by reducing incarcerations of low-level offenders who experience mental health challenges. 
  • To de-stigmatize behavioral health challenges, making it easier for people to seek and receive treatment and encouraging positive conversations around mental wellness. 
  • To decrease emergency room visits for mental health care. 
  • To reduce repeat police calls for individuals in need of community-based services and behavioral health support.

 

PACT Annual Reports & Supporting Documents

  1. PACT Annual Report 2024
  2. PACT Annual Summary Report 2024
  3. PACT Annual Report 2023

PACT at the 2024 Co-Responder Conference From left to right: Hannah McDonald, Raleigh Bacharach-Hope, Officer Jerez, Chief Ferber, Jordana Sabella, Kayla Bailey, Sergeant Tracey, Kat Buesch, Officer Rushing, Sheriff Buglione, and Assistant Chief Heivly

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PACT & Aspen Police Department From left to right: Officer Jerez, Megan Verros, Officer Williams, Kat Buesch

PACT Team Members at 2021 Co-R Conference

At the PACT Launch Part, June 28, 2019 From left to right: Jose Saez, Karen Koenneman, Suzuho Shimasaki, Katie Hundertmark, Jordana Sabella, Lara Xaiz, & Lance Nabers

PACT Kick-Off Photo

PACT at the 2021 Co-Responder conference From left to right: Jenny Constable, Megan Verros, and Officer Jerez and Rockwell

PACT Team Members at 2021 Co-R Conference

PACT & Aspen Strong joined together to raise mental health awareness and host approximately 60 people at last winter’s Uphill Social, a hike/ski up to the Cliffhouse at Buttermilk! From left to right: Andrew Shewmaker, Alex Durant, Jeff Hembury, Lindsay Maisch, Jess Beaulieu, Lori Maloy, Nan Sundeen, and Schuyler Clay.

PACT Skiing Photo


PACT program partners-funders - Google Docs

Contact: Raleigh Bacharach, Mental Health Program Administrator: raleigh.bacharach@pitkincounty.com or 970.379.5703