Quarterly co-responder report: 30 referrals, 5 diversions as Alamosa partners on housing and services
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Center for Restorative Programs and city co-responder staff reported roughly 30 referrals in the recent quarter with five diversions and growing re-engagements; the police co-responder team logged operational contacts and distributed transportation support.
City and partner staff updated the council on the quarterly performance of Alamosa's co-responder (LEAD) program, describing steady referrals, increases in participant re-engagement, and operational supports provided to residents in need.
Clarissa Woodworth Espinosa of the Center for Restorative Programs said the program logged about 30 referrals in the last couple of months with five diversions and additional social referrals and community referrals, and that staff spend significant time helping participants secure identification and other foundational documents needed for stability.
"We've had about 30 referrals in the last couple months, and 5 have been diversions," Woodworth Espinosa said, adding that case managers are reconnecting with participants and that housing and transportation remain persistent challenges. She said staff are leveraging statewide resources such as 2-1-1 and United Way for rental assistance and other supports.
An administrative police sergeant described 152 contacts by the co-responder team in the quarter, including 12 jail assessments and a lunch-and-learn event; the team also distributed 40 bus tickets for transportation assistance. Councilors praised the program and noted anecdotal evidence of long-term benefits when participants reconnect with services.
Council took no formal action; the presentation was informational and staff will continue the program and pursue grant and partnership support as needed.