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Two Years, Thousands of Calls, and So Many Socks: CARE’s CCR Team Turns Two

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.

Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Double CARE Response, Invest in Public Safety and Treatment with New Revenue 

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 ]

Welcome to With CARE

Welcome to With Care, the blog for the City of Seattle’s Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department. CARE encompasses the city’s third public safety department, including the 911 dispatch center and the Community Crisis Responders. The Community Crisis Responders (CCR) provide emergency response to behavioral health and wellness issues… [ Keep reading ]