In an effort to take a health-based approach to violence prevention, Long Beach announced the expansion of its Community Crisis Response (CCR) team.
The team was formed in 2023 to respond to non-emergency, non-violent and non-medical calls where services are deemed appropriate to help residents, focusing mainly on West Long Beach and Downtown. In the past two years, this five-person team has responded to nearly 900 calls to provide help and connections to local services.
“The expansion of Community Crisis Response reflects the program’s proven impact and effectiveness,” said Health and Human Services Director Alison King in a public statement. “We’re proud to offer community members a compassionate response to crises and are committed to expanding our reach to meet the City’s needs.”…