IPD Photo of the I-CARE Team
In addition to protecting our City from criminal activity, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responds to thousands of mental health-related calls each year. Irvine’s police officers are highly trained in identifying those suffering from mental illness and those in crisis.
IPD supports the community through the department’s partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency, and its work with the City of Irvine’s “FOR Families” program and the Keen Center for Senior Resources at the Lakeview Senior Center.
Last year, the City established a new resource, the Irvine Community Alternative Response and Engagement (I-CARE) Team. The team was assembled to assist the IPD by handling mental health crisis intervention, homeless outreach and resource connection, nonviolent dispute resolution, home welfare visits, and other community-based needs that may not require a law enforcement response.
Since its launch last year, I-CARE team members have responded to over 4,300 calls involving mental health support, welfare checks, outreach, and nonviolent disputes where compassion and resources make the greatest difference. The team has provided these resources about 79% of the time on their own without needing police intervention or assistance.
The IPD recently celebrated the I-CARE program, posting how grateful the department is to have the I-CARE team’s help in serving our community.
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