Your house is on fire; the fire department responds. You are sick; EMS gets dispatched. Shots are fired, and law enforcement comes. But who responds when the call is about mental illness, addiction, or suicidal thoughts?

The Fifth Branch is a special series by Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project, exploring how one community in Durham, NC, is transforming crisis response. Over three episodes, meet the people reimagining safety and support. Follow their journey to launch this program, ensure its effectiveness, and navigate the challenges of defining its scope.

Episodes drop July 18, July 25 and August 1, 2024.

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