check database. arizona where a change in the law has tackled that first step getting anyone who shows signs of a mental disorder into the system. a mobile crisis team in phoenix. >> she's having thoughts to want to cut herself. >> reporter: responding to a call for help. >> high name is brett, how can i help you, what is going on? >> reporter: throughout arizona centers like this one handle mental health emergencies. >> what do they have the risk levels at. >> reporter: when needed patients get immediate psychiatric dare as opposed to other states where typically a crime must first be committed before a court will order them to see a doctor. >> a doctor will take a look at the paperwork, you know, see if it meets the legal statute for the emergency petition and if it does our local police are actually dispatched to go pick up the person and bring them in for help against their will. >> reporter: arizona law allowing for an early diagnosis is unique. some argue it should go further