WAVY-TV

Marcus Alert systems reforming response to mental health crises launch in five regions

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Virginia’s first Marcus Alert systems launched on Wednesday in five regions, including the cities of Richmond, Virginia Beach and Bristol. Governor Ralph Northam signed the ...
WTKR

Virginia Beach to host community listening sessions ahead of Marcus Alert implementation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Virginia Beach's Department of Human Services will hold two virtual community listening sessions to gather public feedback on the city's implementation of the Marcus Alert. The ...
WJHL-TV

Marcus Alert program rollout starts in Southwest Virginia

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – An emergency call service is rolling out systematically in Virginia, starting in five regions including Washington County. The system aims to reform response to mental ...
WRIC

Virginia lawmakers vote to allow smaller localities to opt out of Marcus Alert system

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia lawmakers passed a bill allowing smaller localities to opt out of the “Marcus Alert” law, a measure passed in 2020 that aimed to improve the response to mental and ...
WAVY-TV

Marcus Alert system: Virginia lawmakers vote to allow smaller localities to opt out

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia lawmakers passed a bill allowing smaller localities to opt out of the “Marcus Alert” law, a measure passed in 2020 that aimed to improve the response to mental and ...