Mayor's Crisis Response Team
Cause Area
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency & Safety
Location
200 N Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Los Angeles Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT) is a volunteer-based program offered through the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti with a purpose to provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals to victims and families involved in traumatic incidents throughout the city of Los Angeles.
Description
Members of the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT) are volunteers who respond to traumatic incidents at the request of the Los Angeles Police and Los Angeles Fire Departments. CRT volunteers provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, act as a liaison between the victim and emergency personnel and give referrals to victims and their families affected by a death, a violent crime or other traumatic incidents. These incidents include homicides, suicides, serious traffic accidents, natural deaths and multi-casualty incidents.