This initiative by the METRO Police Department stands for Crisis, Assessment, Response and Engagement. In times of crisis, our team is dedicated to providing immediate support and resources to individuals in need.
A variety of events or circumstances can escalate into crises, from life-threatening situations like natural disasters and criminal victimization to struggles with mental health, financial instability, homelessness and more, including suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
In response, the C.A.R.E Unit partners with a network of support outlets, offering services such as job training, education assistance, medical referrals, housing and identification services, among others. This approach prioritizes reducing the intensity of emotional, mental, physical and behavioral reactions to crises by providing immediate, short-term assistance to those experiencing distress.
Central to our mission, is the ideal crisis response system, which involves dispatching two-person teams, including a clinician to ensure a comprehensive and effective intervention. The engagement strategy is relationship-focused, aiming to develop strong working relationships with the homeless community, government agencies and the social service provider community.