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This paper reports back on the work to develop a five-year Transition Plan to shift from a Police-led response to a multi-agency response to 111 calls for people in mental distress, and those in distress due to a broad range of health and social issues.

These documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey.

Title of Cabinet paper:

  • People in Mental Distress Presenting via 111: Transitioning to a Multi-Agency Response

Title of minutes:

  • SOU-24-MIN-0039 Minute of Decision: People in Mental Distress Presenting via 111:Transitioning to a Multi-Agency Response
  • CAB-23-MIN-0158 Minute of Decision: Report of the Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee: Period Ended 10 May 2024

Some parts of this information release would not be appropriate to release and, if requested, would 
be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Where this is the case, the relevant 
sections of the Act that would apply have been identified.Where information has been withheld, no 
public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it.

Key to redaction codes:

  • Out of scope of this proactive release

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