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Another reason Durham is a good place, & keeps trying to be even better: www.npr.org/2026/09/22/n... #Durham #DurhamNC #mentalHealth #alternativeResponse #communityResponse #safety #crime
How unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities
Alternative response programs, where mental health clinicians respond to 911 calls instead of police, have proliferated since George Floyd's murder. What does it take to do this work well?
www.npr.org
September 22, 2026 at 11:11 PM
joycefdn.bsky.social
Our own Dr. Quintin Williams, Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Senior Program Officer, is a featured panelist on Thursday, June 5, about philanthropy's role in "meeting the moment" to expand Alternative Response. #ARC2025 #JusticeReform #AlternativeResponse
June 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
joycefdn.bsky.social
We're excited for this week's Alternative Response convening in NYC hosted by @policingproject.bsky.social, CICS at @georgetownlaw.bsky.social & Alternative Mobile Services Association. Learn more about this #publicsafety initiative ⬇️ #ARC2025 #AlternativeResponse
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The Future of Alternative First Response
YouTube video by The Policing Project
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June 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Community advocates are calling for the urgent restoration of Cahoots-style response teams to alleviate pressure on police and enhance public safety in Eugene.

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#EugeneLaneCounty #OR #EugenePublicSafety #AlternativeResponse #CivicAccountability #CommunityResources
Public asks council to restore Cahoots/Willamette Valley response teams; council seeks staff update
Multiple commenters urged the council to restore Cahoots-style alternative response teams (Willamette Valley Scribe Care/Cahoots) so non-police responders can handle certain calls for service. Several speakers tied the loss of Cahoots to higher pressure on police resources and urged funding or an RFP. Councilors said the city manager will provide a
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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The Urbana committee's crucial vote on the FY2026–27 budget has sparked heated debates over limited funds for community initiatives, leaving many wondering what comes next for local programs.

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#UrbanaChampaignCounty #IL #CommunityEngagement #AlternativeResponse #CitizenPortal
Urbana committee forwards FY2026–27 budget to council after debate over alternative response and community grants
Staff presented the proposed FY2026–27 budget and said about $282,000 remained in the general fund outside reserves (roughly $218,000 recurring and $63,000 one‑time). Councilors debated allocating those limited funds to alternative-response services and neighborhood grants; amendment attempts failed and the budget ordinance was forwarded to the City Council for final action.
citizenportal.ai
June 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
innovations-uconn.bsky.social
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact MobileCrisisSurvey@nyspi.columbia.edu
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
innovations-uconn.bsky.social
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact MobileCrisisSurvey@nyspi.columbia.edu
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
rootswellnessmn.bsky.social
We had an amazing time at the 2026 Advancing the Field of Alternative Response Convening! Having the opportunity to connect with leaders in the field and learn from the experiences, challenges, and successes of established programs was invaluable.
#AlternativeResponse
June 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM