mobile crisis response team

American  

[moh-buhl krahy-sis ri-spons teem] / ˈmoʊ bəl ˈkraɪ sɪs rɪˈspɒns ˌtim /

noun

1. a group of trained police, mental health professionals, and peer advocates who respond to mental health and substance abuse emergencies without using law enforcement procedures. MCRT

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Etymology

Origin of mobile crisis response team

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

They called a county mobile crisis response team, which determined that since Anthony had no clear plan, he likely wasn’t at risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Other pilot programs in the region include Health One, a mobile crisis response team through the Seattle Fire Department, and two outreach programs through King County Metro and Sound Transit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Though that didn’t occur in John’s case, the structure of Region 7’s mobile crisis response team allowed Harrison to intercept him anyway.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2017

Veronica Harrison, coordinator for the region’s mobile crisis response team, answered John’s call, met with him and counseled him for hours until he agreed to go to a hospital.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2017