01/30/2026
Services provided through the Compassionate Community Response Team (CCRT) at Range Mental Health Center continue uninterrupted, now operating from a new location.
Range Mental Health Center and the Virginia Police Department (VPD) have shared a long-standing collaboration focused on supporting community members experiencing mental health-related needs.
When the program was launched in 2021, the CCRT served more than 600 individuals and family systems, assessing biopsychosocial needs including basic necessities, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, substance use, and other challenges not typically resolved through emergency responses by law enforcement, fire, or EMS. In 2025, the team served 469 individuals.
Due to recent promotions and staffing shortages within the Virginia Police Department, VPD is currently unable to dedicate a full-time officer to lead the co-response team. Both organizations view this as a temporary gap and remain hopeful that a full-time, dedicated officer can rejoin the co-response model in the future.
As part of this transition, Megan, the Mental Health Responder for the CCRT, has been relocated to Range Mental Health Center’s main office in the William F. Sauve Building, located at 624 13th Street, Virginia, MN. Her role, availability, and commitment to community response remain unchanged. RMHC’s relationship with local law enforcement remains strong, and co-response continues when appropriate.
“Our partnership with the Virginia Police Department has been instrumental in ensuring individuals and families in our community receive compassionate, timely, and appropriate mental health support,” said Annmarie Florest, CEO of Range Mental Health Center. “While staffing realities may temporarily shift how we work together today, our shared commitment to serving community members with mental health needs remains strong. Range Mental Health Center will continue to show up for our community and collaborate with our partners to meet people where they are.”
To reach Megan directly:
(218) 410-2513
Additional community resources remain available:
Mobile Crisis Team: (844) 772-4724 (available 24/7)
National Crisis Line: Dial or Text 988
Emergencies: Call 911
Range Mental Health Center remains committed to compassionate, community-based mental health support and collaboration.