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​R.I.G.H.T. Care Program

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The Rapid Integrated Group Healthcare Team (RIGHT) Care Program is a multidisciplinary team, made up of one DPD officer, DFR paramedic, Parkland Hospital Licensed Social Worker, and North Texas Behavioral Health Authority Clinician.

  • The purpose of this team is to respond to members of the community experiencing mental health crisis, and to divert them from jail or hospitalization and to further provide them with a continuity of care through prevention and intervention services. 
  • The Right Care program ensures an immediate, community based behavioral healthcare and ensures continuity of care, throughout the city with a focus on underserved communities. 
  • There are a total of 18 RIGHT Care Teams operating seven days a week, 24 hours a day. 
  • For life-threatening mental health crisis, please dial 9-1-1.
  • To speak with a mental health professional, please contact the 24/7 North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) Crisis Hotline 1-866-260-8000.



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