On this episode of The Deep Dive, Chief Public Defender Lynn Richardson interviews Regional Team Coordinator, Lt. Melissa Franks and Regional Program Manager, Raven Thousand from the Regional Crisis Assessment Resource Engagement Team. The Regional CARE Team is a multi-disciplinary group that provides community behavioral health support to individuals and their families. Through this innovative approach, residents can learn how to access, navigate, understand, and utilize appropriate community referral sources. Listeners will learn more about the inception of the organization, what motivates our guests to work in the field, and how to best support individuals and families experiencing behavioral health needs.