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Mr Climer worked for CAHOOTS as a crisis worker for 5 years and an EMT for 2.5 of those years. He now lives in Pasadena, CA where he helps Southern California cities develop CAHOOTS-style programs.
CAHOOTS: A Model for Prehospital Mental Health Crisis Intervention
When concern for a patient is not so severe that a clinician feels compelled to call the police, there are options.
Paramedics for Mental Health?
An innovative program sends mental health first responders out onto the streets.