UPMC Altoona is hoping to better help patients suffering from mental health emergencies. In recent years, UPMC Altoona has seen more and more people reporting to the emergency department in crisis.

Damon Johnson, 52, was in an apparent mental health crisis when police responded to his apartment on June 27. He died on-scene while in police custody.

Damon Johnson, 52, was in an apparent mental health crisis when police responded to his apartment on June 27. He died while ...