CCRs Help Connect People with Shelters and Hot Meals on Thanksgiving Day
December 2, 2025
We hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! Here’s what CCRs were up to during the holiday.
Supplies, Shelter, and a Missing Child: How CCRs Helped Out Around Seattle This Week
November 21, 2025
This week, CCR teams responded to a range of calls across Seattle including wellness checks, transportation assistance, shelter requests, and providing basic supplies. Here are just a few of the calls CCRs handled around the city. Roxhill Park SPD called CCRs to assist an individual at Roxhill Park who requested… [ Keep reading ]
Shelter Referrals, Hygiene Supplies, and Blankets: How CCRs Are Helping Around Seattle
November 12, 2025
CCRs have responded to over 2,500 calls across Seattle this year. Here are a few of the ways they’ve helped those in crisis over the last week: Ballard CCRs were on patrol when they came across an unhoused person and engaged them in a conversation about shelters. The person said… [ Keep reading ]
Clothing, Medical Kits, and Shelter: CCR Responses Around Seattle
November 5, 2025
CARE CCRs responded to over 215 calls in October. Here are a few of the ways they helped those in crisis in the last week:
Cold Weather Supplies, Shelter, and Snacks: CCR Responses Around Seattle
October 28, 2025
Wondering what our CCRs have been up to over the last week? Here are some of the calls our teams have responded to, with information anonymized to protect clients’ identities: Ballard An unhoused person flagged down Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) while they were out on patrol and expressed concern about… [ Keep reading ]
Two Years, Thousands of Calls, and So Many Socks: CARE’s CCR Team Turns Two
October 23, 2025
Two years ago, Seattle’s Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) began operating with a straightforward goal: to offer an alternative to traditional emergency response. CARE’s CCR program began in October 2023 working downtown before expanding citywide , answering crisis calls around Seattle every day. We’ve been looking back on what our crisis responders have achieved over the last two years and wanted to share and celebrate their work with you by the numbers.
What Kinds of Calls Do CCRs Respond To?
October 17, 2025
Every day, CARE’s Community Crisis Responders are out looking for people to help. Here are just a few examples of calls they’ve responded to over the last week:
Your Guide to Calling 9-1-1 in Seattle
October 8, 2025
In an emergency, every second counts, and a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s a helpful FAQ on what you need to know when you call 911 in Seattle, what operators will ask, and how you can make the process smoother for everyone involved. What are the most important pieces… [ Keep reading ]
What Kind of Gear do CCRs Carry?
October 1, 2025
Ever wondered what kind of gear CARE Crisis Responders carry? Our CCRs bring more than just first aid into the field. Their kits — and SUVs — are stocked to bring comfort, safety, and support to people in crisis. Here’s a look inside, brought to you by our CCR, Sasha:… [ Keep reading ]
CCRs Help Man Get into Crisis Center, Avoid Involuntary Treatment
September 26, 2025
CARE Crisis Responders were dispatched to assist Seattle Police on Friday as they were in the process of using the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) to detain a man who appeared to be in crisis. In the late evening of September 19th, a CARE CCR team joined SPD and another local… [ Keep reading ]