Attachment A - Community Assistance Expansion and Implementation Report - June 2026.pdf

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) consists of Behavioral Health and Crisis Response Units. Calls for
service are recorded through the electronic patient care record system, with each call representing an incident
where a CAP team was dispatched.
In April 2026, CAP responded to a total of 1,549 calls for service. Of these, 710 calls were transferred from
Phoenix Police Communications to CAP Behavioral Health Dispatchers. During April, fifteen CAP units were
actively in service. 
Learn more at Phoenix.gov/CAP
ATTACHMENT A
RECRUITMENT & STAFFING:
SUMMARY:
In April 2026, CAP operated nine Behavioral Health Units (BHUs) providing 24/7 citywide coverage, supported
by round-the-clock Behavioral Health Dispatch services. Additionally, six Crisis Response Units (CRUs) offered
24/7 citywide coverage.  
Recruitment efforts to increase staffing and enhance service capacity remain ongoing. The 26-02 onboarding
for the program began in late April and will conclude in early June. In this calendar year, CAP has onboarded
eight Crisis Intervention Specialists and two Peer Support Specialists.

2026
4 Month: 2,850
2025
4 Month: 1,170
Annual Trend
128% increase
CALLS TRANSFERRED FROM POLICE COMMUNICATIONS:
In 2025, the number of calls transferred from Police Communications to CAP Behavioral Health
Dispatchers increased by 128% compared to 2024. This growth reflects ongoing collaboration efforts,
including the placement of one CAP supervisors in Police Communications for 40 hours weekly to help identify
appropriate calls for transfer.  
In April 2026, 67% of all Behavioral Health unit calls originated from transfers by Police Communications. The
remaining 33% were initiated by fire and police personnel or generated directly by Behavioral Health units.
Learn more at Phoenix.gov/CAP

2026
 4 Month: 4,188
2025
4 Month: 2,479
Annual Trend
96% increase
The data on individuals assisted and services provided below is sourced from the electronic care records
system. CAP services may be delivered to multiple individuals during a single call, or in some cases,
services may be declined. As a result, the number of individuals assisted may not directly align with the
total volume of calls for service.
The BHUs are specifically designed to respond independently to calls, serving as an alternative to traditional
police or fire response. In April 2026, BHUs responded to 1,057 calls for service, making direct
contact with individuals on 581 calls (55%). The remaining calls were either canceled prior to arrival or the
units were unable to locate the individual upon arriving on scene. 
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Transports: 145
Adults Served: 671
Children Served: 92
Average Response Time: 21 minutes
*number of individuals assisted may differ
from the calls for service volume
Primary Call Types (Total: 581)
Check Wellbeing: 356 (61%)
Mental Health: 123 (21%)
Social Service Related: 75 (13%)
Single Unit BH Response
836 responses; 79% 
Responding with Police
116 responses; 11%
Responding with Fire
87 responses; 8%
Responding with Police & Fire
18 responses; 2%
Learn more at Phoenix.gov/CAP
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2026 
4 Month:  1,791
2025
 4 Month: 1,781
Annual Trend:
Consistent
CRISIS RESPONSE CALLS FOR SERVICE:
The data on individuals assisted and services provided below is sourced from the electronic care records system.
CAP services may be delivered to multiple individuals during a single call, or in some cases, services may be
declined. As a result, the number of individuals assisted may not directly align with the total volume of calls for
service.
The Crisis Response Units (CRUs) operate as co-response teams, working alongside Police and/or Fire personnel. In
April 2026, CRUs responded to 492 calls for service, successfully making contact with individuals on 280 calls
(57%). The remaining calls were either canceled prior to arrival or upon arrival on scene.
Transports: 41
Adults Served: 598
Children Served: 123
Average Response Time: 21 minutes
*
Primary Call Types (Total: 280)
Death: 127 (45%)
Check Wellbeing: 41 (15%)
Occupant Services: 41 (15%)
Single Unit CR Response
72 responses; 15% 
Responding with Police
81 responses; 16%
Responding with Fire
118 responses; 24%
Responding with Police & Fire
221 responses; 45%
*number of individuals assisted may
differ from the calls for service volume
Learn more at Phoenix.gov/CAP

5/1/2026