Progress continues to be made on the creation of an Alternate Crisis Response Program in Raleigh. The city has been conducting listening sessions and gathering feedback for the past few months to develop this program. The team would include social workers, peer support specialists, and EMS personnel who would work alongside police officers to respond to specific 911 calls. Their focus would be on providing de-escalation techniques and immediate assistance in emergency situations.

One advocate for mental health patients, Dorine Martin, who has decades of experience in the field, supports the creation of this program. She believes that increasing services and reducing the stigma around mental health care will help communities become healthier. Martin is eagerly awaiting the April update to the city council regarding the program’s progress.

The goal of the Alternate Crisis Response Program is to improve the overall response to crises in the community by providing specialized care and support. By implementing this program, the city aims to create a more effective and compassionate response to emergency situations involving mental health crises. For more information on the program, visit the link provided.

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