Community-Centered Emergency Response, Education, and Care Systems
We help events, organizations, and communities prepare for and respond to medical and mental health needs with care that is practical, inclusive, and actually works.
Safety, care, and response that actually works in real life
Most organizations think of safety as a requirement. Something to figure out last minute or check off for insurance.
We approach it differently.
EQUIP builds and provides systems that support people before, during, and after emergencies. That includes how care is delivered, how staff respond, how guests experience the space, and what resources are available when something happens.
Depending on your needs, that can look like:
On-site EMTs providing assessment, treatment, and coordination of care
Mental health support and de-escalation integrated into response
Community Care Areas, which are quiet, staffed spaces for people who need support, regulation, or a break from the environment
Roaming teams that proactively check in with guests and identify needs early
Emergency response plans tailored to your event, space, or organization
Staff and community training focused on real-world scenarios, not just certification
First aid kits and supplies that are actually usable in the moment
Most safety models are reactive and disconnected. We take an integrated approach so care is more effective, more appropriate, and actually supports people in the moment.
This isn’t just about responding when something goes wrong. It’s about creating spaces where people are supported the entire time.
How We Show Up
Every project looks a little different, but our work usually includes a combination of care, education, and hands-on support.
We build systems that work together, not separate pieces.
On-Site Medical & Community Care
EMTs, roaming teams, and Community Care Areas that support both immediate response and early intervention. We focus on identifying needs early, responding appropriately, and creating spaces where people can regulate, get support, and stay safe.
Training & Education
Hands-on, practical training for staff, volunteers, and community members. This includes first aid, CPR/AED, mental health, de-escalation, and real-world decision making so people feel confident responding, not just certified on paper.
Consulting & Safety Planning
We help you build systems that actually function in your space. From emergency plans and safety assessments to accessibility, guest experience, and team coordination, we look at how everything works together in real situations.
EQUIPped Kits & Supplies
Thoughtfully designed first aid kits for individuals, organizations, and events. We offer pre-built and custom options, along with support for restocking and use, so supplies stay accessible, organized, and actually usable when needed.
Community Kit Packing Events
Interactive, hands-on events where participants build care kits that are distributed to the community. These events provide tangible resources, introduce people to supplies and their use, and create space for connection and conversation around care.
Who we work with and why it matters
We partner with events, organizations, and teams who care about creating safer, more prepared environments.
That includes festivals, community events, nonprofits, conferences, venues, workplaces and more.
Some of the most frequently asked questions our clients have are:
What happens if someone has a medical emergency here?
How do we support someone who is overwhelmed or in crisis?
Is our team prepared to respond?
How do we handle situations without immediately escalating them?
We help answer those questions with real systems and support.
We tailor our approach to focus on:
Identifying and responding to issues earlier
Supporting mental health and substance-related situations appropriately
Reducing unnecessary escalation while prioritizing safety
Improving coordination and confidence across teams
Our Leadership Team
Chloe Koshiol-Wright
FounderI’m Chloe Koshiol-Wright, an EMT, educator, consultant, and the founder of EQUIP. I earned my degree in Neuroscience from the University of St. Thomas, where I also studied Science, Medicine, and Society, which helped shape the way I think about healthcare, ethics, systems, and the experiences people bring with them into care. My background includes emergency medical services, medical education, community health, diversity and inclusion, and organizational systems. Through EQUIP, I’m passionate about reimagining what emergency and community care can look like when it is built around equity, accessibility, harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and genuine respect for the people receiving care. I love finding the places where medicine, education, community, and systems change overlap, and turning those ideas into practical tools that make care safer and more human. Outside of work, I’m usually spending time with my people and animals, learning something new, working on one of my many projects, or finding a new rabbit hole to explore.
Emma Brown, MPH
Director of Public HealthI’m Emma Brown, a medical student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a passion for creating more equitable, patient-centered healthcare. Before starting medical school, I earned my Master of Public Health, which deepened my interest in health equity, community engagement, and using research to improve the way we care for patients and communities. My expertise in healthcare and health delivery was also built through my years working as an EMT, both in hospital and in the field. Through my work with EQUIP, I’m excited to bring together my public health and medical training to support EQUIP’s mission through research, identifying best practices, and building meaningful connections with the community. Outside of school and work, you can usually find me running, exploring the outdoors, or enjoying the rave community. I love meeting new people, discovering new communities and places, and finding ways to stay curious and connected.
I’m Dr. Michael Wilcox, a board-certified family physician with decades of experience in emergency medicine, EMS medical direction, community paramedicine, and rural healthcare across Minnesota. I completed my medical training at the University of Minnesota and postgraduate training at Hennepin County Medical Center, and have spent much of my career helping develop and strengthen emergency medical systems, clinical education, and community-based care. My work has included serving as a medical director for EMS agencies and community paramedicine programs, developing clinical protocols and educational programs, and supporting quality improvement across emergency and prehospital care. I have also been involved in the growth of community paramedicine in Minnesota and continue to support education and innovation within EMS. Through my work with EQUIP, I’m excited to help build thoughtful, evidence-based systems of care that prioritize safety, accessibility, community needs, and high-quality medical practice.
Medical DirectorMichael Wilcox, MD
Katelyn Thoresen, MA, LMFT
My name is Katelyn Thoresen. I am a therapist working in Minneapolis, passionate about helping humans grow in self-worth, build stronger relational health, and heal with intention. I have centered my training and work around systemic and trauma-informed growth. I am trained in EMDR and use this evidenced based model to guide healing through negative core beliefs that accompany trauma. I resonate with the work of EQUIP, as I am passionate about systemic healing. I am eager to creatively and proactively incorporate mental health into care models, and over time, shift the ways our communities imagine health care. Outside of my work and volunteering, you will find me crafting with my homemade cards and candles, reading 3 books at once, writing and reflecting, planning my next travel adventure, or playing with my two pets, Hazel and Vanya.
Mental Health Director