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Tweet at Mayor Kenney to Demand Non-Police Mental Health Crisis Response

May 29, 2021
THIS THURSDAY Join us in demanding a just mental health crisis response for Philly. Philadelphians should be able to call 911 for a loved one in...
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Teach-In on Non-Police Mental Health Crisis Response. No to Co-Responders!

May 23, 2021
This Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 PM join us for a teach-in from the Treatment Not Trauma coalition. Philadelphians should be able to call 911 to get a...
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Amistad Testifies at City Council for Non Police Mental Health Response

May 23, 2021
On Friday, May 21st, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services of Philadelphia City Council held a hearing on mobile crisis teams and 'co...
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New 'Care Not Cops' Episode of Our Podcast Explores Mental Health

May 21, 2021
What don't our communities get the mental healthcare they need? How can we be more whole and how can we advocate for systems that help all of our...
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Call City Council: Demand Mobile Crisis Separate From Police

May 16, 2021
We’re making headway in our struggle for #CareNotCops, but we need you to raise your voices with us. We must take responsibilities away from armed law...