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Chicago Expands CARE Program for Mental Health Crisis Response
Original: Chicago expanding Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, program, helping those experiencing mental health crises
Chicago is expanding its Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, which sends specially trained teams rather than police to respond to calls involving people experiencing mental health crises. The program, launched in 2023, aims to connect residents with treatment and support instead of arrest or emergency room visits, part of a broader national debate over how cities handle crisis response.
Why now: The city's announcement of expansion reflects ongoing public attention to alternatives to police response for mental health emergencies.
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- Chicago expanding Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, program, helping those experiencing mental health crises · ABC7 Chicago
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