We are introducing a new monthly policy episode series called "Science Policy in the Spotlight," where we will focus our attention on a timely and local policy topic in the greater Chicago area and understand how science helps inform the topic. This series, we're focused on new strategies in mental health crisis response.
In the 4th and final episode of this 4 episode series, we had the privilege to speak with the Deputy Commissioner of Behavioral Health at the Chicago Public Health Department, Matthew Richards. Together, we tackle the new Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program in Chicago, the new changes its brought, and what it will try to accomplish in the future. 

If you want to learn more about the information discussed throughout this episode, our sources are listed here: 

• Initial coverage on and response to the funding of CARE can be found here and here
• The Crisis Intervention Advisory Committee's Recommendations Report from October 2019
• More on University of Chicago's Urban Labs Health Lab that completed the Road Map Initiative report on cyclic utilizers 
• Most recent news report on the outcomes of the CARE program and coverage of pushback on the CARE program design

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