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Springettsbury York County Co-Responder Program
Spotlight on During the past several years, the country has seen interest expressed in implementing a better
New Businesses way to interact with people in mental health crisis. Until recently, law enforcement has dealt with
people in mental health crisis from a criminal justice perspective. York County is looking to change
The Township would like to welcome the that approach.
following new businesses to Springettsbury! In August 2021, the York County Commissioners announced the receipt of a $17.9 million
These businesses received a Certificate of human services block grant. The grant was used to form the York County Co-Responder Program.
Occupancy during the period August 1, 2021 The Co-Responder Program embeds a mental health professional with law enforcement when
through October 31, 2021. This section will responding to calls concerning a person in mental health crisis. The goal of the program is to engage
be updated quarterly. people in mental health crisis prior to them being placed in the criminal justice system. The mental
health professional, also known as a Co-Responder, has additional training and resources to assist
Martson Hair Company law enforcement with getting people the help they need.
2300 Industrial Highway Springettsbury Township is proud to announce the York County Co-Responder Program will be
Hair Salon be implemented in the township in November 2021. The program will be a shared resource between
Springettsbury Township, Hellam Township and Lower Windsor Township. This phase of the
Performance Auto Sales of York, LLC program is the second phase initiated in York County.
175 North Hills Road Springettsbury Township would like to take this opportunity to introduce Erica McCoy. Erica
Small luxury used-auto dealership has been named the Co-Responder covering Springettsbury Township. Erica has worked in various
aspects of behavioral health for the past eight years. She has worked as a psychiatric technician on
Lane Bryant the Behavioral Health Unit at York Hospital. Erica then began working at Crisis Intervention at
2899 Whiteford Road- York Hospital, where she has been employed for the past six years. Additionally, Erica interned as a
York Galleria Mall therapist on the Behavioral Health Unit for graduate school. Erica says, “I have really enjoyed helping
Clothing Retail- Under New Ownership
people in the hospital setting and am looking forward to helping people directly in the community.”
We look forward to the expertise Erica brings and are excited about the services this program will offer.
Sneaker Tech LLC
2899 Whiteford Road-
York Galleria Mall
Retail shoe sales

King Motors LLC
3698 East Market Street
Used auto dealership

OM Medical
4075 East Market Street
Medical Offices and MRI Suite

The Springettsbury Police Department
hosted a recognition ceremony at the
beginning of the Board of Supervisors
meeting on October 14, 2021. During
the ceremony, Detective Chad Moyer
and Patrolman Matthew Berry were
acknowledged with commendations for
their efforts during a recent incident.
Patrolman Adam Farnsler was awarded
the 2020 Officer of the Year.
Chief Todd King presents commendation Chief Todd King recognizing 2020 Officer
to Detective Chad Moyer. of the Year, Adam Farnsler.