LMPD Crisis Intervention Page

24-Hour Crisis and Information Center Line:

(502) 589-4313 or 1-800-221-0446
TDD-(502) 589-4259 or 1-877-589-4259

Options for Assistance (NAMI Louisville can not advise you on what is the best action to take)

Contact Local Police: Call 911
If you’re loved one is mentally ill or psychotic and exhibiting symptoms that
concern you, and is a danger to themselves or others, call 911 and ask for a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Officer.

In 2011, 130 officers were trained in CIT this past year. In addition to the recruit classes and LMPD officers, approximately 40 officers were provided training that represent thirteen of our surrounding jurisdictions/agencies. NAMI participates in this training program.

Click here to download a copy of a manual on local information -
Mentally Ill Persons Subject to the Legal and Criminal Justice System
Info provided in this manual includes topics of:
Understanding Roles in the Criminal Justice System
Understanding the Law on Involuntary Hospitalization
Before Arrest: Legal Processes Useful to Advocate
After Arrest: How to Navigate the Criminal Justice System
The Criminal Justice Mental Health Diversion Program
Understanding Legal Competency to Stand Trial
Knowledge & Resources to Educate Yourself

Voluntary Hospitalization
If you're loved one is mentally ill or psychotic and exhibiting symptoms, but does not appear to be a danger to themselves or others, then you cannot act to have them evaluated in a mental hospital hospital (except by persuading them that to do so voluntarily is in their best interest).

If you cannot convince them of this, call and alert local police that your loved one is on the
streets and in an unhealthy state of mind. Give them your phone number/contact
information and request that if s/he is found or arrested that you be notified.
Many police officers will be willing to accept a photograph and listen to
information regarding your loved one.