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 ]
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 ]
Two of the perks of working as a CCR: getting to help people and meeting their cats! CARE CCRs were dispatched to a welfare check near 105th and Northgate Way last Friday for a report of a person lying on the ground with their legs partially in the roadway. SPD… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his funding proposal to expand the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department and allow for twice the number of behavioral health responders to meet immediate community needs. Building on his administration’s comprehensive approach to public safety, the mayor’s nearly $40 million investment plan… [ Keep reading ]
