Chicago expanding program meant to help those experiencing mental health crises

Citywide Mental Health Emergency Service Continues Expansion With Longer Hours

The city's Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program (CARE) is moving its previous 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. hours to a new 8 a.m.-10 p.m. weekday schedule.

Chicago expanding program meant to help those experiencing mental health crises

Chicago is expanding the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, program, helping those experiencing mental health crises.

Mental health response teams now have night time hours, city officials say

Starting Monday, the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program will extend its hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and add a second shift of evening staff.

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