New mobile community response initiative launched in Greater Moncton
Vitalité Health Network, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Vitalité Health Network, Horizon Health Network and the Codiac Regional RCMP announce the launch of Car 67, a mobile community response initiative that brings together a social worker and an RCMP officer within a single intervention unit.
Starting March 11, the Car 67 team will conduct daytime patrols in the cities of Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview, responding to mental health-related calls and to situations involving individuals experiencing emotional distress, social challenges, safety concerns, or other complex needs.
Car 67 operates using a preventive, community-based approach, engaging with the public, identifying situations of concern, and providing timely support when assistance is required. When appropriate, individuals may be transported in the unmarked vehicle to ensure their safety and to facilitate access to the most appropriate health and social services.
The one-year pilot initiative is delivered through a partnership between Vitalité Health Network and Horizon Health Network, in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and with the support of the New Brunswick Department of Health. Inspired by a similar program in British Columbia, Car 67 is the first initiative of its kind in New Brunswick.
Experience elsewhere in Canada has shown that early, coordinated responses help individuals access appropriate support more quickly, reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions, and prevent situations from escalating to the point of requiring police intervention.
“This approach reflects our desire to expand outreach programs to meet people where they are,” said Valérie Saulnier, Interim Director of Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Services at Vitalité Health Network. “It also demonstrates our commitment to a collaborative approach and to learning alongside our mental health and addiction services partners in order to provide interventions better suited to the needs of our vulnerable populations.”
Car 67 also seeks to reduce stigma, improve understanding of mental health and social services, and strengthen collaboration between health services and police.
“By working side by side with our mental health partners, we are able to provide more compassionate, timely, and effective support to individuals in crisis,” said Insp. Jonathan White, Officer in Charge of Operations, Codiac Regional RCMP. “This collaboration helps ensure that people receive the right care at the right moment and strengthens our shared ability to keep our communities safe and well. Our hope is that this model not only strengthens the support available here in Codiac but also becomes a framework that can be integrated into communities across New Brunswick. When we invest in collaborative, community-focused approaches, we build a safer, healthier province for everyone.”
Car 67 complements existing Vitalité and Horizon mobile crisis and community response services already operating in the region.
“Car 67 brings together the unique skills of highly trained social workers and experienced RCMP officers, creating a team that can respond effectively to complex situations in the community,” said Amy Whiting, Program Manager of Addiction and Mental Health Services at Horizon. “By combining clinical expertise with community-based policing expertise, we are able to connect with individuals earlier, deliver timely interventions, and improve outcomes. Together, we are strengthening the continuum of care and making a real difference in people’s lives.”
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Inspector Jonathan White, Codiac Regional RCMP; Constable Jonathan Gagnon, Codiac Regional RCMP; Nadine LeBlanc-Roy, Social Worker (Public Health); Angèle Basque, Social Worker (Vitalité Health Network); Amy Whiting, Program Manager (Horizon Health Network).
