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Welfare check at Virginia Ave for mental health concern, Harrisonburg VA

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

As discussed during the dispatch call, police conducted a welfare check near Virginia Ave after a behavioral health specialist from United Healthcare reported concern that a man may be experiencing psychological distress and could harm himself or others. The caller indicated the man had stated he was locked in a basement and was concerned for his safety. Officers confirmed there was an active mental health alert for the person.

Audio|Heard on: Rockingham VA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near Virginia Ave.
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Welfare check in progress.
00:06
Caller is calling from United Healthcare.
00:08
He is a behavioral health specialist.
00:11
States that he has a concern about one of his members, (name withheld).
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Heard him saying it.
00:19
He states that the male subject possibly has psychological issues and possibly harmed himself or others.
00:26
He is complaining that he has been locked in a basement,
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and he is concerned about where he lives.
00:33
There is also a CIT alert for mental health for this subject.
00:36
Unknown access to weapons.
00:39
All right.
00:41
Locals are clear, but there is a CIT alert for mental health.

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Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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