Expanding First Response: A Toolkit for Community Responder Programs

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Drawing on the experience of emerging models across the country, the toolkit presents key issues that are crucial to the success of any program. Issues are explored, including program overviews, community engagement and collaboration, needs assessment staffing, call triaging, use of data to inform decision making, safety and wellness, financial sustainability, and legislative strategies. Each section includes: a snapshot of the issue, important considerations for successful implementation, and essential resources, which may include practical strategies, field-based examples, instructive videos, and more.