ASCEND Program

* Provides Assistance for Special, Cognitive, Emotional Needs & Disabilities. Program will allow residents with preexisting mental health concerns, developmental disabilities, health conditions, or religious or cultural considerations to voluntarily submit their information to the county so that law enforcement and fire and EMS personnel are aware of their needs and can provide the proper support and resources. Information volunteered to the ASCEND program is strictly confidential. some of the condition that can be reported are:

• Anxiety Disorder.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Bipolar Disorder.
• Communication, Visual or Hearing Impairments.
• Dementia.
• Depressive Disorder.
• Diabetes.
• Disruptive Impulse/Conduct Disorder.
• Dissociative Disorder.
• Electronic Device Dependent (i.e. use of a device to communicate)
• Hoarding/Household Hazards.
• Mobility Impairment and Motor Disorder.
• Neurodevelopmental Disorder.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder.
• Trauma ans/or Stress Disorder,.
• Neurocognitive Disorder.
• Religious or Cultural Considerations.
• Service Animal Use.

* Offers the option to provide first responders with any potential triggers, calming methods, communication impairments and frequented locations