Register to watch BEYOND THE CALL on May 28

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City of Cambridge CARE, the Alternative Mobile Services Association, and 1 Million Madly Motivated Moms will host a national virtual screening of BEYOND THE CALL, a documentary film about the Cambridge CARE Alternative Response Program. A panel discussion after the film will include Marie Mathieu, Director of Community Safety for the City of Cambridge, Jeff Alger - a CARE Responder, Christina Giacobbe, Director of Emergency Communications, and Pauline Wells, Acting Police Commissioner. The panel will be moderated by Tansy McNulty of 1 Million Madly Motivated Moms.

Thursday, May 28 4 PM EDT

Register for this unique one-time event
https://bit.ly/beyondthecall26

Advancing the Field of Alternative Response Convening – Establishing Permanence - Convene at Willis Tower | Chicago, IL | June 4 – 5

Empowered Leadership Coaching Program - with Dr. Kim Everett
Supports practitioners leading crisis prevention and intervention programs, offering a dedicated space for reflection, growth, and skill-building - 12 CEs.

Click here to register. Dates: Twelve weeks - June 13th - August 15th.

AMSA State Collective Meetings - upcoming

Colorado State Collective Sign-up: ZOOM
Next Date/Time: May 20 3:00 PM MDT, facilitated by Samantha Bunecke

Illinois State Collective Sign-up: ZOOM
Next Date/Time: May 22 2:00 PM CDT, facilitated by Alexander Heaton

Oregon State Collective Sign-up: ZOOM,
Next Date/Time: May 27 3:00 PM PDT, facilitated by Andre Miller

HEADLINES

CHICAGO - Mayor Doubles Mental-Health Crisis Vans, Bets Big On Social Media Tax Showdown (HOODLINE)

Money will double the fleet to eight vans and add about 20 staffers, including two alternates to keep shifts covered. The city plans to split operations into north and south zones, with four vans assigned to each area. City officials are clear that the short-term boost comes from federal relief. The tougher question is how to pay for any future growth. Their answer is a brand-new social-media “amusement” tax, a plan that has already triggered a courtroom fight.

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