MSP Airport adds social worker for mental health support

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has introduced a social worker, Victoria Romberg, to assist travelers facing mental health challenges. This initiative is part of a partnership between Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Romberg will work alongside airport police to address issues like homelessness, substance abuse, and travel-related stress. This makes MSP one of the few U.S. airports to integrate mental health professionals with law enforcement. The program aims to reduce arrests and improve support for individuals in crisis. It builds on successful models in other Minnesota communities, with a focus on connecting people to social services rather than the criminal justice system.