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About Crisis Intervention Coalition

Our Method

Design thinking is a way to solve problems by understanding them deeply, brainstorming many solutions, testing those ideas, and finally putting the best ones into action.


It's like a toolkit of skills that help us be more creative problem-solvers. These skills aren't too hard to learn, but they need practice. For instance, when we're trying to figure out a problem, it's crucial to put aside our assumptions and look at it from a new angle, even though that can be tough.


When it comes to addressing issues in our community, design thinking is a valuable problem-solving approach. Take, for example, issues like homelessness or improving public spaces. Understanding these problems from different angles, brainstorming ideas, testing them out, and then making them real can lead to better solutions. For instance, instead of assuming we know what homeless people need, we could talk to them, try out various ideas, and then put the most effective solutions into action. This process helps us create solutions that truly fit the needs of our communities.

How We Help

  1. Empowering Community Task Forces
  2. Encouraging the creation of task forces within each community helps address significant crises effectively. Active involvement in solutions fosters safer and more supported living environments.

  3. By implementing these steps, we aim to support communities in proactively tackle issues they care about.

  4. 1. Initial Contact and Understanding the Issue: A community member shares a concern they're passionate about changing. We engage in a conversation to deeply understand the problem from their perspective.

  5. 2. Exploring Diverse Perspectives: We aim to comprehend the issue from various angles. This involves discussions to gather multiple viewpoints, understanding different experiences related to the problem, and seeking diverse insights.

  6. 3. Organizing a Design Thinking Workshop: We assist the person in convening a workshop by involving community members representing diverse perspectives. Our specialized team, equipped with skills like a growth mindset, storytelling, effective communication, and active participation, guides the workshop.

  7. 4. Facilitating the Workshop: During the workshop, our team facilitates activities and discussions to encourage a collaborative, open-minded approach. We focus on maintaining a calm and regulated environment for effective problem-solving.

  8. 5. Information Gathering for a Comprehensive Report: By the workshop's end, we compile the gathered information to craft a detailed report. This report outlines a plan developed collaboratively during the workshop.

  9. 6. Continuous Engagement and Adaptation: We stay connected with community members to ensure ongoing support. This includes reassessing and adjusting the plan as necessary, responding to changing needs or circumstances.

  10. Our approach is highly personalized, ensuring that each workshop is tailored to the unique needs and abilities of the participants. This personalized strategy guarantees a customized solution and approach that best fits the community's requirements and strengths.


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