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 the cold weather. CCR’s offered to refer and drive them to a local shelter, but the person said they were already in the referral process. The individual said they needed hygiene, clothing, and food supplies, which the CCRs provided.
While CCRs were talking to the first person, a second individual approached them with a similar request for warm clothing and food. CCRs let both know they could request further assistance with crises in the future by calling 9-1-1 or flagging down CCRs.
Belltown
SPD officers requested CARE assistance in finding a woman a shelter for the night. CCRs arrived and introduced themselves to the woman, who said she was having difficulty locating a shelter with space. CCRs had the woman sit in their patrol SUV while they called shelters. CCRs then provided her with cold weather supplies and food and drove her to a shelter.
Othello
SPD requested CARE’s assistance with a report of a person down on the ground. The person had difficulty speaking and expressed feeling overwhelmed by their life. CCRs spoke to the person about going to a crisis assistance facility, and they agreed. CCRs provided them with some food—after learning the person had not eaten in some time—and drove them to the crisis facility, where they connected them with staff members.
First Hill
CARE CCRs joined SPD for a welfare check for a possible person down. Upon arrival, they found a person I need of mental health services and shoes. CCRs spoke with the person, who said they also neeed clothing, food, and help with medical issues. CARE provided them with medical supplies, food, and water, and transported them to a crisis assistance facility.
Mount Baker
SPD called CARE to assist with an individual in need of food and resources. CCRs arrived on scene and contacted the person, who said he was hungry and needed clothing. CCRs provided him with items and, upon his request, connected him to case management and housing navigation.
University District
University of Washington Police requested CARE for an individual who was being discharged from a healthcare facility and was seeking shelter information. CCRs arrived and introduced themselves to the individual and provided information about shelters and other resources. The individual ultimately declined to go to a shelter that but received food and warming supplies from CCRs.
University District
UWPD requested CARE assistance with a person experiencing a crisis. CCRs arrived and talked with the individual, offered them food, and ultimately provided them with a ride to where they were staying.