North Raleigh Today

The City of Raleigh is taking a proactive approach to addressing community needs by developing an alternative response program. This program aims to redirect certain 911 calls away from police officers and towards health professionals and social workers. In order to ensure the success of this program, the City is actively seeking community involvement and input.

To facilitate this community engagement, the City has organized a series of events that will take place over the next several months. These events provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the alternative response program and share their thoughts and ideas. Here are the details of the upcoming opportunities:

The first event is a pop-up event in collaboration with Advance Community Health. It will be held on Friday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 1011 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610.

The second event is a listening session in collaboration with the LGBT Center of Raleigh. It will take place on Tuesday, January 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub, located at 415 Hillsborough Street, Ste. 101, Raleigh, NC 27603.

The third event is another pop-up event, this time at Food Lion of New Bern Avenue. It is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The address is 3685 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Looking ahead to February, there are several more events planned:

- A listening session in partnership with N.C. State CHASS and Refund Raleigh on February 7.

- A listening session with Emancipate NC on February 8.

- A workshop at the Rock Quarry YMCA on February 9.

- Another pop-up event at Moore Square in partnership with Emancipate NC on February 11.

These events are just a sample of the opportunities for community involvement in the alternative response program. The City and its partners are committed to incorporating the input of those who will be most impacted by this program and who will play a crucial role in its long-term success.

For more information about these events and other scheduled opportunities, residents are encouraged to visit the community engagement page.

By involving the community in the development of the alternative response program, the City of Raleigh aims to address the community's need for crisis prevention and management. This collaborative approach ensures that the program will be tailored to the specific needs and concerns of the residents it serves. Together, we can make a positive and lasting change in Raleigh.