In partnership, CAHOOTS is a seven-letter term that stands for Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets. It is a program in Eugene, Oregon that pairs mental health professionals with police officers to respond to non-violent 911 calls. The program was created in 1989 and has since been replicated in other cities across the United States. The goal of CAHOOTS is to provide an alternative to police intervention for people in crisis, and to reduce the number of arrests and incarcerations.