inRESPONSE Recognized for Excellence in Innovation

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inRESPONSE Recognized for Excellence in Innovation

June 13, 2025

The inRESPONSE Mental Health Response Team and Program Director KT Swan have earned the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Heart of Sonoma County Award for “Excellence in Innovation.” The inRESPONSE program was honored as the winner due to its innovative approach in supporting individuals facing mental health crises, reducing stigma surrounding mental health, and fostering a collaborative, community-centered approach.

The City of Santa Rosa takes pride in having a program that strengthens the community and provides vital resources in times of need.

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