CRISIS-RESPONSE

CRISIS-RESPONSE

Fire & Police Employees Removed From Chicago’s Mental Health Emergency Response Team

A Shift in Crisis Management: Chicago’s CARE Program Goes All Public Health Chicago, in a significant move aimed at deescalating mental health crises and reducing the criminalization of these issues, has transitioned its Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program to be staffed solely by public health employees..

CRISIS-RESPONSE

80 Colorado candidates commit to improving mental health policies

Mental health has long been a pressing issue in Colorado, affecting families, communities, and the state as a whole..

CRISIS-RESPONSE

Colorado co-responder programs aim to bridge gaps with mental health crisis responses

Colorado is at the forefront of innovative mental health crisis response strategies, and at the heart of this initiative are the coresponder programs. These programs aim to bridge the gap between law enforcement and mental health services, providing a more compassionate and effective approach to addressing individuals in crisis..