Our street crises teams have the unique expertise to respond to people in crisis and de-escalate disruptions in the community. We avoid unnecessary use of police and costly hospital stays, and address the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness.
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Our street crises teams have the unique expertise to respond to people in crisis and de-escalate disruptions in the community. We avoid unnecessary use of police and costly hospital stays, and address the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness.