Anaheim Rotary

On Monday June 15, we were joined by Anaheim Fire & Rescue to learn about APRU. Why does the Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) exist? Due to the growing demand on 911 and emergency departments frequent users often have unmet medical behavioral health, or social needs, Traditional EMS is not designed for that long-term follow up. APRU helps bridge that gap.

The APRU is a Fire Captain/Paramedic and Nurse practitioner team with a mobile integrated health care model which provides field-based medical care and follow up. The main focus is on prevention, recovery, and resource connection.

APRU benefits Anaheim by keeping emergency resources available for true emergencies and reducing unnecessary ambulance transportation. It also connects residents to appropriate care and improves the quality of life and public safety.

How can the community help? Learn overdose recognition and Narcan use and support treatment and recovery efforts. Promote community awareness and partner with APRU to identify the needs.

On Monday June 15, 2026, Captain Aldecoa will present on Anaheim Fire & Rescue's most recent program, the Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU). (APRU) is a Mobile Integrated Health program developed by Anaheim Fire & Rescue that goes beyond the traditional 911 response. The APRU pairs a highly trained Nurse Practitioner with Anaheim Fire paramedics to follow up after critical incidents such as overdoses, behavioral health crises, and other calls where additional support may be needed after emergency crews leave the scene.
No RSVP Needed! Just Stop on by!

A social half-hour starts at 11:30am, with official meeting starting at 12:00 noon. We will be meeting at the A&B Center, suite 150, located on the ground level of the Stadium Tower Building in Anaheim (2400 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806).
Lunch is available from the on-site restaurant, The Café Krave, but it is highly recommended that you place your order on-line ahead of time to ensure your meal will be ready in time for the meeting. Please be sure to indicate that you would like your order by 11:45am or sooner when you place your order. To place your order, click on this link: https://order.toasttab.com/online/the-cafe-krave-2400-e-katella-ave-175.

Upon your arrival, please note that the building has 2-Hour Parking in place just for you - please refer to the below map for the exact location. If you park in the gated parking lot or parking garage, please note that you will need to pay for the parking.

The Anaheim Rotary Club was proud to partner with Anaheim Fire & Rescue at the Day of the Child Community Fair! Together, we helped teach children important bicycle safety tips and provided free bike helmets, along with guidance on how to wear them properly.

Thank you to Higher Ground for organizing such a wonderful event that brings families, resources, and the community together. We were honored to be part of a day dedicated to supporting and celebrating local children and families!

On Saturday, June 20 starting at 9 AM, we will be conducting our bi-annual Neighborhood Clean Up. Meet at the parking lot behind Sketchers on 1195 N State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806 and slip into a stylish sporty hi-visibility number like in the photograph; grab a plastic trash bag and a pair of grabbers and get to work. The Rotary Club of Anaheim has supported this program for decades and we have definitely made an impact on this neighborhood!
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.