Mental Health Unit

The Bar Harbor-Mount Desert Police Department's Mental Health Unit represents our commitment to providing specialized support for Mount Desert Island community members experiencing mental health crises. Under the leadership of Mental Health Liaison Melissa Tozier, our unit takes a compassionate approach to mental health emergency response.

Call 911 Immediately If:

• Someone has attempted or is at risk of self-harm
• A person in mental health crisis poses a danger to others

Enhanced Crisis Response

• Direct referrals to behavioral health services
• Transportation to treatment facilities when needed
• Ongoing support for stable, community-based care
• Coordination with MDI Hospital and mainland resources

Mental health calls represent some of law enforcement's most complex challenges, particularly in our island community where resources can be limited. Our dedicated unit approaches each situation with compassion, understanding that connection to appropriate mental health services, not criminal charges, often provides the best path forward.