Crisis Response Team and Care Link Program Update
Summary
Police and fire presented strong 2025 results: the police crisis response team handled nearly 1,200 calls and avoided 322 arrests or hospital trips, while the fire department's Care Link caseworker served 239 clients. Both programs are funded by opioid abatement settlement money, which remains healthy.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by the opioid abatement settlement fund — only 11-12% of the fund will be spent this year, so no hit to regular city budgets.
Residents in mental health, addiction, or homelessness crises get services instead of jail or the ER — and their families and neighbors benefit too.
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