RPD Annual Report

Pillar: Community Engagement

Since June of 2021, the ACORNS team has made 546 contacts and referred 398 individuals to partner service agencies in the greater Raleigh area.

Addressing Crises through Outreach, Referrals, Networking and Service (ACORNS) assists individuals who are impacted by homelessness, living with mental illness, and/or living with substance use disorders.

The ACORNS team connects individuals with community resources in order to establish long-term stability. The ACORNS team helps individuals breakdown barriers through care navigation. Receiving assistance from the ACORNS team is voluntary.

ICARE

Interfaith Community Ambassadors for Responsive Engagement (ICARE) is comprised of a variety of faith leaders from the community. The ICARE team serves as a conduit between the interfaith community and the Raleigh Police Department, providing opportunities for open dialogue and an exchange of problem-solving strategies.

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