Phoenix Fire Dept Community Assistance Program
Cause Area
- Crisis Support
Location
4056 EWashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85034 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of The Phoenix Fire Department Community Assistance Program Crisis Response (CR) Units is to provide on-scene crisis intervention, victim assistance, resources and referrals to those in need. We accomplish this task by educating dispatchers, police officers, fire fighters, vicitms and support systems on the needs of crime victims, the effects of trauma and why and what services are beneficial.
Description
The Phoenix Fire Department's Communit Assistance CR Units provide 24/7 on-scene victim assistance, crisis intervention, emotional support, resources, referrals, shelter placement, emergrncy financila assistance for basic needs, transportation and investigative liaison assistance throughout the phoenix metropolitan area. The CR Units are dispatched through the Regional Fire Dispatch system at the request of police and fire personnel, domestic violence shelters, The Family Advocacy Center or other CAP staff.