Crisis Teams Save Lives, Protect Appalachia's Wild Spaces

Crisis Teams Save Lives, Protect Appalachia's Wild Spaces

Published: May 13, 2026

Duration: 1:19

Inside Appalachia explores crisis response teams that pair mental health professionals with law enforcement, reducing arrests and diverting individuals into treatment. This model is gaining traction in Appalachia, where jails are overflowing with non-violent cases tied to addiction or mental health issues. The episode also discusses proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act and features essays encouraging us to find calm in nature.

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