Calling 911 is a rare occurrence for most people. But for some, it’s the only number they know to call, even when there might be someone better out there to help.
The Spokane Fire Department Community Assistance Response Team works to connect frequent 911 callers to much-needed resources that can help improve their lives and address the root cause of their calls for emergency services.
Sarah Foley, a social worker who manages the program for the fire department, oversees a team of students working to connect often-isolated individuals to the resources they need to live healthier lives.
“I really do believe that people want to be healthy,” Foley said.
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