Through the Deflection Program, you will be referred to a Polk County Behavioral Health Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM). The CRM can provide many types of support for individuals in some of the following:
“Safe Routes to School” refers to efforts that improve, educate, or encourage children safely walking (by foot or mobility device) or biking to school. Safe Routes to School grants are awarded to projects to ensure safe walking and biking routes exist through investments in crossings, sidewalks and bike lanes, flashing beacons, and the like. Education programs focus on education and outreach to assure awareness and safe use of walking and biking routes.
