In our last update on June 19th, we shared exciting progress on the CARES Alternative Response Program—a community-led effort to ensure mental health crises are met with care, not criminalization.
There’s been tremendous support for this program—but we must keep showing up to make sure it’s fully funded and implemented.
🔹 Are You a Licensed Clinician?
If you or someone you know is a licensed clinician interested in staffing the Crisis Call Diversion line for Raleigh’s CARES program, apply here →
Next steps to keep the pressure on:
Emancipate NC will continue to fight for full funding, transparency, and accountability as CARES rolls out.
📣 Take Action:
👉 Sign our letter to the Raleigh City Council →
👉 Contact your city councilors and county commissioners
👉 Attend public comment sessions and speak out
Together, we can build a Raleigh where crisis response means care—not punishment.