| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/05/19/chicagoans-will-soon-have-more-options-when-calling-911 |
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When someone picks up the phone to call 911 during a mental health crisis, _who_
shows up can make all the difference.
Since 2021, a Chicago program has been deploying social workers instead of law
enforcement to non-violent mental health incidents. It’s called the Crisis
Assistance Response and En...