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:
Lake City
SPD requested CCRs’ assistance with an unhoused person with medical concerns. CCRs arrived, met the individual, and discussed their desire for long-term housing.
The CCRs offered to submit a referral to a local shelter which assists in case management and long-term housing referrals, and the person agreed and was given a ride.
Ballard
A woman requested blankets for herself and several other people. CCRs were able to provide blankets, food, and water to multiple people in the area, as well as dog food to one person with a pet.
Licton Springs
CCRs on patrol spotted a man in crisis. They contacted him, offered him food and warming supplies, and asked if he would be interested in going to a crisis center or shelter. He declined but was receptive to the idea of visiting a facility for assistance the following day. CCRs provided him with clothing before leaving the scene.
Queen Anne
SPD requested CARE’s assistance with a person in crisis who needed assistance getting home. CCRs contacted the person—who was only partially clothed—and offered them clothing, food, and transportation. The person accepted and was taken home.
Pioneer Square
SPD requested a CARE team for a person looking for shelter. The person said they had called around to multiple shelters but had been unsuccessful in finding one. CCRs made additional calls and were able to locate a shelter with space for the person. CCRs then transported the person to the facility.
Capitol Hill
SPD contacted CARE to assist two people who were seeking warming supplies and resources for the night, as they were unhoused and sleeping outside. CCRs provided them with information about community resources and provided warming materials, clothes, water, food and medical supplies. While CCRs were assisting them, another couple approached them and asked for similar assistance. CCRs provided them with supplies and info as well.
Hillman City
SPD requested CCRs to assist a couple, who were living out of their vehicle, and were in need of food and assistance locating a shelter. CCRs, who had previously worked with the couple, encouraged them to meet with a case manager, and provided them with information on getting their vehicle repaired. CCRs also provided Metro bus tickets, hygiene supplies, blankets, food and water before clearing from the call.
Downtown
CCR’s were on patrol and came across a houseless person who was tending to a wound. CCRs asked the person if they needed medical care. CCRs checked to make sure the person was alright, and was treating their injury, and provided them with medical supplies, snacks and water.