On average, the CARE Department’s Community Crisis Responders assist on about 250 calls a week. Here are a few ways they helped out around Seattle in the last week: SODO CCRs responded to assist a man who was looking for resources after their mobile home was destroyed in a fire…. [ Keep reading ]
Our Community Crisis Responders logged to over 7,000 calls in 2025. Here are few of the calls they’ve handled over the last week: Capitol Hill SPD requested CARE crisis responders to help transport a dog to the Seattle Animal Shelter. When CCRs arrived, an officer informed them the dog had… [ Keep reading ]
We hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! Here’s what CCRs were up to during the holiday.
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 ]
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 ]
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:
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 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.
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:
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 ]
