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A new approach to community safety and wellness The Policing Alternatives Diversion Initiative is an Atlantabased nonprofit organization that provides an alternative to police response and diversion from jail for people experiencing extreme poverty problematic substance use or mental health concerns. Call 311 select Supportive Services to engage PADs Community Response team. Community Response Services through ATL311 PAD provides Community Response Services throughout the City of Atlanta in partnership with ATL311s Supportive Services department. From 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday PAD can be engaged by calling 311 to make a referral for individuals experiencing extreme poverty substance use or mental health concerns.