New Mental Health Services Now Available in Fremont

The City is excited to share that the Alameda County Behavioral Health Department's Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) now serves Fremont - providing additional mental health services for community members in need.

MCT consists of licensed clinicians who respond without police presence and provide support through de-escalation methods and connecting community members to services and local providers. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., MCT can be reached at (510) 891-5600 or by calling 911.

The MCT joins the Mobile Evaluation Team (MET), a collaboration between the Fremont Police Department and the City Human Services Department, in serving the Fremont community. MET consists of one police sergeant, two police officers, one community service officer, and one licensed mental health professional who provide field-based response and compassionate services to Fremont's most vulnerable communities, including those experiencing mental health crises and homelessness.

Since MET's deployment in 2017, the number of 5150s written annually in Fremont has decreased from 847 to 375 in 2024, proving the value of mental health services and education.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. With September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, remember that a mental health crisis looks different for everyone. Be vigilant and pay attention to signals that someone may be experiencing a mental health crisis, including sudden and dramatic changes in personality, giving away prized possessions, risky behavior that disregards safety, and extreme paranoia. To learn more, visit NIMH: Warning Signs of Suicide.

If you need help with a mental health crisis, please call 911, and the dispatcher will connect you with the correct resource. For more information about mental health services in Fremont, please visit our website.