SAFE (Specialized Assistance for Everyone)
The City of San Rafael has partnered with Petaluma People Services Center to start a mobile mental health crisis response team. This team referred to as "SAFE" (Specialized Assistance For Everyone), went into service on March 29th, 2023. The SAFE team is modeled after the CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) program in Eugene and Springfield, OR. The SAFE Team consists of an Emergency Medical Technician and a Crisis Intervention Specialist. To access their services, the community can call 415-458-SAFE (7233).