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.
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 ]
You may have seen them around the city—Community Crisis Responders, dressed in royal blue shirts and khaki pants. These crisis responders are the third branch of Seattle’s public safety system and work closely with local police agencies and Seattle Fire to address behavioral health calls, connect people with services, supplies… [ Keep reading ]
