Working as a community-based social worker in NYC, Nat has witnessed many instances of negative interactions between PD and folks experiencing mental health crises. In search of an alternative to PD response to mental health emergencies, she joined a co-response team where she accompanies an officer to 911 calls and provides emergency mental health support/resources to community members while offering alternatives to arrests. While a step in the right direction, this position left Natalie with more questions than answers.