ROUNDTABLE

February 5, 2026

Local leaders, first responders, and health advocates gathered in Langley on February 5 to call attention to the long-anticipated launch of the Car 67 mental health crisis response program. Langley-Willowbrook MLA Jody Toor organized the meeting to explore practical ways to move the initiative forward, after years of community preparation and planning.

Car 67, formally known as a Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) team, pairs police officers with a mental health professional, typically a specialist nurse, to respond to mental health emergencies with care and expertise. The model aims to de-escalate crisis situations, provide compassionate support, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations or arrests, and connect individuals to longer-term resources.

Langley’s RCMP has already purchased and equipped an unmarked vehicle for the program, and local police units are prepared to participate. The last remaining hurdle is securing funding for clinical staff, a commitment that was part of a 2024 provincial announcement but has yet to materialize.

Speakers at the roundtable highlighted how Car 67 has worked in neighboring communities and shared ideas for persuading provincial health partners to fund the clinical component. Leaders emphasized continued cross-sector collaboration to ensure Langley residents have access to a response model that prioritizes health and safety. (Langley Advance Times)

 

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Car 67 in Langley City

What it is. Why it matters. What’s coming next.

You may have heard the term “Car 67” used in discussions about public safety and mental-health response in Langley City — and understandably, there has been some confusion.

Car 67 is not a business or private service.

It refers to a Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) model used in other BC communities, where a police officer and a mental-health professional respond together to mental-health-related emergencies. The goal is simple: provide the right response, at the right time, with care instead of criminalization.

Where things stand today

In Langley City, local partners have done their part:

  • The City of Langley and local police have secured a vehicle
  • Operational readiness has been established
  • There is clear recognition of the growing need for this service

However, Car 67 is not yet operational.

The reason is not local delay or lack of willingness. The outstanding issue is provincial funding. Specifically, the provincial government has not provided the funding required to secure the medical professional — such as a nurse or clinician — who must ride alongside police for the program to function safely and legally.

In short:

  • The car is ready
  • The local partners are ready
  • The community need is clear
  • But the province has not yet funded the clinical staffing required to launch the service

Why this matters

Without Car 67, mental-health emergencies continue to be handled primarily through police response alone — placing pressure on officers, emergency services, families, and individuals in crisis. This model exists precisely to do better.

More to come

This page is the beginning of an ongoing conversation.
Further updates, background information, and next steps — including stakeholder engagement and accountability measures.