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'Crazy' people need help too.

True, but a different type of help.

Dialing 911 (in the US) is still an avenue to getting that help.

Calling 9/11 on a person with mental issues is liable to get them shot.

There is that possibility, though some areas will have an emergency medical / mental health response.

That said, do you have a better suggestion?

If they were a clear and present danger to themselves or others, sure. Yelling at cars on the street doesn't hit that level, though.