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STATE CARDS

988 Legislation Map

February 14, 2024

Enhanced Medicaid Mobile Crisis Map

February 14, 2024

988 Legislation Map

January 31, 2024

988 Legislation Map

January 17, 2024

988 Legislation Map

988 Legislation Map
December 06, 2023

States with Enhanced Medicaid Match for Mobile Crisis

Enhanced Medicaid Match for Mobile Crisis
October 25, 2023

United States 988 Legislation Card

US 988 Legislation Map
August 23, 2023

United States 988 Legislation Card

988 Legislation Map
July 19, 2023

United States 988 Crisis Card

United States 988 Map (June 14, 2023)
June 14, 2023

United States 988 Crisis Card

United States 988 Map
May 31, 2023

United States 988 Crisis Card

U.S. National 988 Map
May 17, 2023

United States 988 Crisis Card

United States Crisis Card
March 29, 2023

Virginia 988 Crisis Card

Virginia State Card
January 12, 2022

Utah 988 Crisis Card

Utah State Card
February 9, 2022

Nevada 988 Crisis Card

Nevada 988 Crisis Card
December 15, 2021

Washington State 988 Crisis Card

Washington State 988 Crisis Card
June 1, 2022

QUESTIONS & QUOTES

i carry your heart with me...i carry it in my heart

April 24, 2024

"...Some is not a number. Soon is not a time..."

April 03, 2024

“The families get to see us at our worst...”

March 13, 2024

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.”

February 21, 2024

“911 calls are rerouted to local call centers. There’s no reason we can’t do the same for 988. We know the 988 Lifeline is a proven life-saving tool and should maximize its full potential.”

February 14, 2024

"There's a real opportunity at that moment for a person to see hope when providers are welcoming, engaging, recovery-oriented, non-judgmental, and meet people where they are."

January 31, 2024

"Mobile crisis services took too long to respond."

January 24, 2024

"The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps."

The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps
February 23, 2022

"Cross Pollinators can create something new and better through the unexpected juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated ideas or concepts."

Crisis Jam Quote of the Week
January 10, 2024

"a crisis has no schedule"

"a crisis has no schedule"
December 13, 2023

"We’re social creatures and couldn’t survive ancestrally without each other..."

We’re social creatures and couldn’t survive ancestrally without each other.
November 29, 2023

"...Find the things that resonate in your soul..."

"There's no magic wand, there's no deadline, and there's no right way to do it. Find the things that resonate in your soul and do these as often as you can. Believe that you deserve a full and happy life and that you're worth the time and effort."
November 15, 2023

“The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps.”

“The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps.”
November 08, 2023

“It’s not making individuals in crisis fit to a system. It’s adjusting the system to better meet the needs of those individuals they are serving in crisis.”

“It’s not making individuals in crisis fit to a system. It’s adjusting the system to better meet the needs of those individuals they are serving in crisis.”
November 01, 2023

"Harvard has this abundant knowledge base, if they can just find a way of connecting to the people doing the digesting."

"Harvard has this abundant knowledge base, if they can just find a way of connecting to the people doing the digesting."
October 25, 2023

"Run from every fight..."

"Run from every fight. If you're struggling to get something to change, you're in the wrong place. Find the people that want to change and work with them to build a future that then becomes attractive to other people."
October 11, 2023

“We need leaders who care enough, leaders who know enough, and leaders who will do enough and who are persistent enough until the job is done,” David Satcher said.

"We need leaders who care enough, leaders who know enough, and leaders who will do enough and who are persistent enough until the job is done"
October 04, 2023

“Helper selection criteria should include: empathy, respect and the ability to establish a good initial contact.”

“Helper selection criteria should include: empathy, respect and the ability to establish a good initial contact.”
September 27, 2023

"Mental health patients under involuntary commitment can wait for hours, days or weeks..."

Mental health patients under involuntary commitment can wait for hours, days or weeks
September 20, 2023

"Ikigai is largely just the activity that will blissfully keep you busy until the end of your days.”

"Ikigai is largely just the activity that will blissfully keep you busy until the end of your days.”
September 06, 2023

“Crisis services result in better outcomes at a lower cost and generate a Return on Investment of 2 to 1 just in healthcare..."

“Crisis services result in better outcomes at a lower cost and generate a Return on Investment of 2 to 1 just in healthcare…”
August 30, 2023

"...A person with lived experience of both SMI/SUD and justice involvement should be treated the same as any other employee, and the organization should proceed without any bias or stigma toward this employee.”

"...A person with lived experience of both SMI/SUD and justice involvement should be treated the same as any other employee, and the organization should proceed without any bias or stigma toward this employee.”
August 30, 2023

"Patients who are abandoned to withdrawal and untreated pan have an increased death risk, nearly 300 percent, and their risk of suicide if also significantly elevated..."

"Patients who are abandoned to withdrawal and untreated pan have an increased death risk, nearly 300 percent, and their risk of suicide if also significantly elevated..."
August 16, 2023

“We knew that if we wanted to address overdose mortality and high utilization in hospitals,” she says, “then we had to look at the role of behavioral health.”

“We knew that if we wanted to address overdose mortality and high utilization in hospitals,” she says, “then we had to look at the role of behavioral health.”
August 09, 2023

“Thank you, Hope.” I prayed. “Thank you for setting me free.” To which she replied: “Who was the one who decided I exist?”

“Thank you, Hope.” I prayed. “Thank you for setting me free.” To which she replied: “Who was the one who decided I exist?”
August 2, 2023

“If we don’t have a seat at the table, we’re not afraid to bring our own chair.”

“If we don’t have a seat at the table, we’re not afraid to bring our own chair.”
August 2, 2023

“…Life is unfair. Death is unfair. Anger is a natural reaction to the unfairness of loss.”

“…Life is unfair. Death is unfair. Anger is a natural reaction to the unfairness of loss.”
July 26, 2023

"…If we take decades to build [the 988 system], we’re going to lose a lot of lives.”

"…If we take decades to build [the 988 system], we’re going to lose a lot of lives.”
July 19, 2023

"I've known thousands of blind people. Guess what? Blind people have crises just like anybody else."

"I've known thousands of blind people. Guess what? Blind people have crises just like anybody else."
July 05, 2023

"Forget the catch!" Geographical boundaries become walls prohibiting timely access to crisis care. Find ways to break them.

"Forget the catch!" Geographical boundaries become walls prohibiting timely access to crisis care. Find ways to break them.
June 28, 2023

“Hello to all the people living in institutions, I remember you”

“Hello to all the people living in institutions, I remember you”
June 21, 2023

“A chatbot is no substitute for human empathy.”

“A chatbot is no substitute for human empathy.”
June 14, 2023

“Thank you for believing that we were alive” Jorge Galleguilos, the eleventh miner brought to safety, to President Pinera.

“Thank you for believing that we were alive”
June 07, 2023

Dr. David Satcher said, ''The nation must address suicide as a significant public health problem and put into place national strategies to prevent the loss of life and the suffering suicide causes. We must act now.''

Dr. David Satcher said, ''The nation must address suicide as a significant public health problem and put into place national strategies to prevent the loss of life and the suffering suicide causes. We must act now.''
May 31, 2023

”We are in a world where most of the workforce is completely closed about their own lived experience, and yet, peers are expected to be completely open.”

”We are in a world where most of the workforce is completely closed about their own lived experience, and yet, peers are expected to be completely open.”
May 24, 2023

"It doesn't matter where we do interventions. It's less costly and its more effective because it's right to the person who is in need."

"It doesn't matter where we do interventions. It's less and its more effective because it's right to the person who is in need."
May 17, 2023

"If you were in trouble, do you have relatives or friends you can count on to help you whenever you need them, or not?"

"If you were in trouble, do you have relatives or friends you can count on to help you whenever you need them, or not?"
May 10, 2023

"Guilt feels less deserved, pain is less painful, misfortune is less oppressive, when someone is there with you."

"Guilt feels less deserved, pain is less painful, misfortune is less oppressive, when someone is there with you."
May 03, 2023

"...We mean that no suicide is fated. None are predestined. Until the person actually takes a final lethal act, there is still hope."

"We mean that no suicide is fated. None are predestined. Until the person actually takes a final lethal act, there is still hope."
April 26, 2023

"Most people survive depression… but to [those who die of suicide] there should be no more reproof attached than to the victims of terminal cancer."

"Most people survive depression… but to [those who die of suicide] there should be no more reproof attached than to the victims of terminal cancer."
April 19, 2023

“Black communities need transformational change, bold and radical investments in systems that increase safety, healing opportunities, and programs...”

“Black communities need transformational change, bold and radical investments in systems that increase safety, healing opportunities, and programs that address the historical and intergenerational trauma caused by systemic racism in general and in our ‘helping’ systems specifically.”
April 05, 2023

"What is the biggest challenge to improving crisis coordination? Senator, workforce..."

"What is the biggest challenge to improving crisis coordination? Senator, workforce..."
March 29, 2023

“Ukeru is a restraint-free training program to manage aggressive behavior, that teaches us to reframe that behavior as a survival skill that guests have learned over time and our job [with crisis teams] is to end the escalation.”

“Ukeru is a restraint-free training program to manage aggressive behavior, that teaches us to reframe that behavior as a survival skill that guests have learned over time and our job [with crisis teams] is to end the escalation.”
March 22, 2023

"3 hours is the average time an officer waits at a medical facility until transfer of custody occurs..."

"3 hours is the average time an officer waits at a medical facility until transfer of custody occurs..."
March 15, 2023

"Last year alone, San Diego County law enforcement responded to 38,380 calls for service."

"Last year alone, San Diego County law enforcement responded to 38,380 calls for service."
March 15, 2023

"Law enforcement should only be engaged in situations where there is a clear threat to public safety."

"Law enforcement should only be engaged in situations where there is a clear threat to public safety."
March 08. 2023

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language that goes to his heart."”

"If you talk to a man in a language he understand that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart."
March 01, 2023

“Emergency Department Boarding is wrong medically, legally, ethically, morally and economically.”

“Emergency Department Boarding is wrong medically, legally, ethically, morally and economically.”
February 22, 2023

“Law enforcement shouldn’t be on the scene of a mental health crisis unless there’s a clear, logical reason to have the presence of an armed public servant.”

“Law enforcement shouldn’t be on the scene of a mental health crisis unless there’s a clear, logical reason to have the presence of an armed public servant.”
February 15, 2023

“The increasing dependence on… hospital EDs to provide behavioral evaluation and treatment is not appropriate, not safe, and not an efficient use of dwindling community emergency resources. More importantly, it impacts the patient, the patient’s family, other patients and their families, and of course the hospital staff.”

“The increasing dependence on… hospital EDs to provide behavioral evaluation and treatment is not appropriate, not safe, and not an efficient use of dwindling community emergency resources. More importantly, it impacts the patient, the patient’s family, other patients and their families, and of course the hospital staff.”
February 8, 2023

“Accidental Death and Disability… revolutionized the way we view and manage injury in America. For many of us, it helped to define our careers.”

“Accidental Death and Disability… revolutionized the way we view and manage injury in America. For many of us, it helped to define our careers.”
February 1, 2023

“Siri, I’m feeling depressed.”

“Siri, I’m feeling depressed.”
January 25, 2023

“From the curbside to the country club, crisis makes us all equal.”

“From the curbside to the country club, crisis makes us all equal.”
January 18, 2023

"Listen to youth! And, bring them to the table. Let them make a difference. You'd be surprised."

"Listen to youth! And, bring them to the table. Let them make a difference. You'd be surprised."
January 11, 2023

"Just the time is of such critical importance here in terms of taking care of someone like this. The response from the medical team was fast and seconds and minutes matter in a situation like this," Dr. Sanjay Gupta said.

"Just the time is of such critical importance here in terms of taking care of someone like this. The response from the medical team was fast and seconds and minutes matter in a situation like this," Dr. Sanjay Gupta said.
January 4, 2023

“The response to a person having a mental health crisis has always been to blame, shame, and criminalize, instead of to love, care, and empathize…"

“The response to a person having a mental health crisis has always been to blame, shame, and criminalize, instead of to love, care, and empathize…"
December 14, 2022

"In an effective crisis system… Perhaps the most potent element of all is relationships. To be human. To be compassionate."

"In an effective crisis system… Perhaps the most potent element of all is relationships. To be human. To be compassionate."
December 7, 2022

“My hope is that the first responders are able to do what they do well and that we can step in on some of those other calls that really don't require EMS or the police department...”

“My hope is that the first responders are able to do what they do well and that we can step in on some of those other calls that really don't require EMS or the police department. We can increase the amount of time that people are in the community and not going into the hospital or going to jail. I think that'll be a huge success.”
November 30, 2022

“The U.S. is facing a mounting mental health crisis, and it is crucial that people have somewhere to turn when they’re in crisis – and equally important that they can speak to someone in their preferred language.”

“The U.S. is facing a mounting mental health crisis, and it is crucial that people have somewhere to turn when they’re in crisis – and equally important that they can speak to someone in their preferred language.”
November 16, 2022

“We’re at a tipping point. The federal government and many other organizations across the U.S. have made mental health a priority and are addressing the numerous systemic challenges that exist, and now we must collectively change the way we, as a country, view mental health.”

“We’re at a tipping point. The federal government and many other organizations across the U.S. have made mental health a priority and are addressing the numerous systemic challenges that exist, and now we must collectively change the way we, as a country, view mental health.”
November 9, 2022

“We believe everyone is connected; everyone is related,” she says. “So we treat people at our clinics like family.”

Dr. Warrior and her staff refer to the people they serve as relatives, not clients. “We believe everyone is connected; everyone is related,” she says. “So we treat people at our clinics like family.”
November 2, 2022

“The autism spectrum isn’t linear, but circular, with strengths and challenges that change throughout the day.”

“The autism spectrum isn’t linear, but circular, with strengths and challenges that change throughout the day.”
October 26, 2022

“The Anthropologist is rarely stationary. Rather, this is the person who ventures into the field to observe how people interact with products, services, and experiences in order to come up with new innovations.”

“The Anthropologist is rarely stationary. Rather, this is the person who ventures into the field to observe how people interact with products, services, and experiences in order to come up with new innovations.”
October 12, 2022

“Why are we so punitive to people who are seeking help and taking care of themselves? … The call is coming from inside the house.”

“Why are we so punitive to people who are seeking help and taking care of themselves? … The call is coming from inside the house.”
September 21, 2022

“We wanted to know: Does it vary by country (It does not!)? Does it vary by cause of death (Doesn’t matter!)? Is it stronger for men vs. women (Equally strong!)? This was a snapshot of real life, right? With implications for real-life health outcomes.”

“We wanted to know: Does it vary by country (It does not!)? Does it vary by cause of death (Doesn’t matter!)? Is it stronger for men vs. women (Equally strong!)? This was a snapshot of real life, right? With implications for real-life health outcomes.”
September 14, 2022

“Anyone can get broken. But this is the most important thing… Anyone can live. Anyone can find hope.”

“Anyone can get broken. But this is the most important thing… Anyone can live. Anyone can find hope.”
September 7, 2022

"...their chances of survival would be better in the zone of combat than on the average city street [in the US]."

"...their chances of survival would be better in the zone of combat than on the average city street [in the US]."
August 31, 2022

"To hold two conflicting ideas in constructive tension"

"To hold two conflicting ideas in constructive tension"
August 24, 2022

“[Most kids are pretty resilient.] The notion is that they’re like flowers—they’re growing and going to be okay… By providing children and adolescents the support they need, we help them flourish rather than flounder.”

“[Most kids are pretty resilient.] The notion is that they’re like flowers—they’re growing and going to be okay… By providing children and adolescents the support they need, we help them flourish rather than flounder.”
August 17, 2022

"Law enforcement officers agree they're often not the best equipped to respond to a MH emergency..."

"Law enforcement officers agree they're often not the best equipped to respond to a MH emergency..."
August 10, 2022

"...This resource may enable these two powerful forces for change to come together and develop new, more effective approaches to reducing suicide attempts and deaths."

"...This resource may enable these two powerful forces for change to come together and develop new, more effective approaches to reducing suicide attempts and deaths."
August 3, 2022

"If 988 is for everyone, Kansas has to think about I/DD for mobile crisis teams."

"If 988 is for everyone, Kansas has to think about I/DD for mobile crisis teams."
July 27, 2022

“My whole paradigm of thinking about this had been wrong, which is suicidality is secondary to mental disorders, and so if we treat the mental illness we’ll take care of the suicidality, and to find out… not so much.”

“My whole paradigm of thinking about this had been wrong, which is suicidality is secondary to mental disorders, and so if we treat the mental illness we’ll take care of the suicidality, and to find out… not so much.”
July 20, 2022

"On July 16, the US will transition to using the new 988 dialing code. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen and expand the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 is a first step toward strengthening and transforming crisis care in this country."

"On July 16, the US will transition to using the new 988 dialing code. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen and expand the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 is a first step toward strengthening and transforming crisis care in this country."
July 13, 2022

“We must build equity and attention to the nuances of race, culture and ethnicity into the front end of 988.”

“We must build equity and attention to the nuances of race, culture and ethnicity into the front end of 988.”
July 6, 2022

"They're people with jobs. They're people who work full-time and still can't afford to live in the city.”

"They're people with jobs. They're people who work full-time and still can't afford to live in the city.”
June 29, 2022

“We need immediate access to a call counselor who is ASL fluent”

“We need immediate access to a call counselor who is ASL fluent”
June 22, 2022

“People need to have ‘the dignity of risk’ and ‘the right to fail’”

“People need to have ‘the dignity of risk’ and ‘the right to fail’”
June 15, 2022

“We cannot arrest our way out of this problem… and we can’t do it alone. We’re talking about the sanctity of all human life. [We must] support crisis services all across America.”

“We cannot arrest our way out of this problem… and we can’t do it alone. We’re talking about the sanctity of all human life. [We must] support crisis services all across America.”
June 8, 2022

“It starts with people standing up and telling their stories… When they hear your story and the story of others, they realize, hey, I’m not alone. And that’s really the goal here- is we want people to not suffer in silence and alone, we want them to be able to get help when they need it.”

“It starts with people standing up and telling their stories… When they hear your story and the story of others, they realize, hey, I’m not alone. And that’s really the goal here- is we want people to not suffer in silence and alone, we want them to be able to get help when they need it.”
June 1, 2022

“Many see innovation as sexy and mysterious… But innovation is a discipline to be mastered and managed. It is hard work. Getting good at it requires significant practice...”

“Many see innovation as sexy and mysterious… But innovation is a discipline to be mastered and managed. It is hard work. Getting good at it requires significant practice...”
May 25, 2022

“We’re often more restrictive than accessible with our crisis services, but it’s frequently because we lack the capacity to meet the community need.”

“We’re often more restrictive than accessible with our crisis services, but it’s frequently because we lack the capacity to meet the community need.”
May 18, 2022

“Incorporates the unique and essential role of peers and their families in all aspects of providing crisis services – from creating a crisis system that meets the needs of the local community to including peer support workers as part of the continuum of care.”

“Incorporates the unique and essential role of peers and their families in all aspects of providing crisis services – from creating a crisis system that meets the needs of the local community to including peer support workers as part of the continuum of care.”
May 11, 2022

"...During one of the most vulnerable, desperate moments of his life, he couldn’t contact 911 to get help.”

"...During one of the most vulnerable, desperate moments of his life, he couldn’t contact 911 to get help.”
May 4, 2022

“Our goal is to reach more people and serve them more effectively”

“Our goal is to reach more people and serve them more effectively ”
April 27, 2022

“There are always two experts in the room [in crisis care.]”

“There are always two experts in the room [in crisis care.]”
April 20, 2022

“My friends, the system isn’t broken -- it was just never fully built.”

“My friends, the system isn’t broken -- it was just never fully built, and it does not exist everywhere in Ohio…. YET! And so, we must build it!”
April 13, 2022

“Together we can work towards a future where mental health and substance use crises—just like any other kind of medical emergencies—receive the care they deserve, with someone to call, someone to come and somewhere to go.”

“Together we can work towards a future where mental health and substance use crises—just like any other kind of medical emergencies—receive the care they deserve, with someone to call, someone to come and somewhere to go.”
April 6, 2022

“We are in a historic moment of horse-versus-locomotive competition, where intuitive and experiential expertise is losing out time and time again to number crunching.”

“We are in a historic moment of horse-versus-locomotive competition,” Ayres writes, “where intuitive and experiential expertise is losing out time and time again to number crunching.”
March 30, 2022

“Homelessness is by itself stressful, dangerous, and unhealthy. Add mental illness…, either as a cause or consequence, and you have a modern tragedy.”

“Homelessness is by itself stressful, dangerous, and unhealthy. Add mental illness…, either as a cause or consequence, and you have a modern tragedy.”
March 23, 2022

“No one interviewed for this story supports boarding. Instead, it’s widely viewed as a grim reality.”

“No one interviewed for this story supports boarding. Instead, it’s widely viewed as a grim reality.”
March 16, 2022

“It's truly a game changer for the person in services who received messaging that people care.”

“It's truly a game changer for the person in services who received messaging that people care.”
March 9, 2022

“Let’s get all Americans the mental health services they need, more people they can turn to for help, and full parity between physical and mental health care.”

“Let’s get all Americans the mental health services they need, more people they can turn to for help, and full parity between physical and mental health care.”
March 2, 2022

"The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps"

The full scope is overwhelming; help others see the baby steps
February 23, 2022

"Really, it’s about controlling our fear as psychiatric providers..."

"Really, it’s about controlling our fear as psychiatric providers..."
February 16, 2022

"We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now..."

"We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now..."
February 9, 2022

“Just getting rid of those outdated, untrue beliefs and creating safe spaces for people to talk about their struggles.”

“Just getting rid of those outdated, untrue beliefs and creating safe spaces for people to talk about their struggles.”
February 2, 2022

"All models are wrong... but some are useful."

"All models are wrong... but some are useful."
January 19, 2022

“It’s time to shed antiquated prejudices...”

“It’s time to shed antiquated prejudices and make a bold statement that mental health is not a moral failing or a crime. Let’s take action now to right the wrongs of our past through a reimagined crisis system that benefits everyone.”
January 12, 2022

“Between the idea and the reality… falls the shadow.”

“Between the idea and the reality… falls the shadow.”
January 5, 2022

“The challenges today’s generation of young people face are unprecedented...”

“The challenges today’s generation of young people face are unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate. And the effect these challenges have had on their mental health is devastating.”
December 15, 2021

“We were told you’re not going to be able to change it... We ignored them.”

“We were told you’re not going to be able to change it. We were told this has been tried before. We ignored them.”
December 8, 2021

"The flock of geese doesn’t respond to the call… but to the flight."

"The flock of geese doesn’t respond to the call… but to the flight."
December 1, 2021

“We have to challenge the belief that mental health crisis services must come in a police car.”

“We have to challenge the belief that mental health crisis services must come in a police car.”
November 17, 2021

“In an average day, 17 veterans die by suicide—not in a far-off place, but right here at home.”

“In an average day, 17 veterans die by suicide—not in a far-off place, but right here at home. Two service members on average die by suicide every day of the year. They’re our daughters. Our sons. Parents. Spouses. Siblings. Beloved friends and battle buddies. Each of these precious lives leaves behind loved ones who feel their absence every single day, like a black hole in the middle of their chests.”
November 10, 2021

"...allowing members of the Havasupai tribe living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon to readily access health care services..."

"...allowing members of the Havasupai tribe living at the bottom of the Grand Canyon to readily access health care services..."
November 3, 2021

“...but all the pieces must work together as a system.”

“There’s a lot of talk about different crisis services and programs... but all the pieces must work together as a system”
October 27, 2021

“[To police] Just bring them straight to us. You don’t have to call or let us know...”

“[To police] Just bring them straight to us. You don’t have to call or let us know. We don’t need a packet. Come to us. Just bring them.”
October 20, 2021

What are the Lifeline requirements to answer 988? “Trained, competent and caring.”

What are the Lifeline requirements to answer 988? “Trained, competent and caring.”
October 13, 2021

“...988 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen crisis responsiveness. ”

“Game changer in how we think about crisis response… 988 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen crisis responsiveness. ”
October 6, 2021

“...10% of law enforcement agencies’ total budgets was spent responding to and transporting persons with mental illness in 2017.”

“[Our] survey results indicate that 10% of law enforcement agencies’ total budgets was spent responding to and transporting persons with mental illness in 2017.”
September 29, 2021

“...we are now talking about the preventability of suicide and not the inevitability of suicide. ”

“While our journey is far from over, we are now talking about the preventability of suicide and not the inevitability of suicide. ”
September 22, 2021

“Services have been organized around your ... convenience, not ours, but… a crisis has no schedule.”

“Services have been organized around your Mon through Fri, 8am to 5pm convenience, not ours, but… a crisis has no schedule.”
September 15, 2021

“Law enforcement shouldn’t be on the scene of a mental health crisis...”

“Law enforcement shouldn’t be on the scene of a mental health crisis unless there’s a clear, logical reason to have the presence of an armed public servant.”
September 8, 2021

“Medical Clearance is a fallacy… the root of barriers [to access]… a shield.”

“Medical Clearance is a fallacy… the root of barriers [to access]… a shield.”
September 1, 2021

“Mobile crisis services took too long to respond.”

“Mobile crisis services took too long to respond.”
August 25, 2021

“We use four common stages of recovery (hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and attaining meaningful roles) to help people live with dignity.”

“We use four common stages of recovery (hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and attaining meaningful roles) to help people live with dignity.”
August 11, 2021

“The safest communities don’t have the most cops, they have the most resources.”

“The safest communities don’t have the most cops, they have the most resources.”
August 4, 2021

“Gradatim Ferociter”

“Gradatim Ferociter”
July 28, 2021

"You had me at hello."

"You had me at hello."
July 21, 2021

“Critical need for connection in times of crisis.”

“Critical need for connection in times of crisis.”
July 14, 2021

"We’ve got one shot to get this right."

“We’ve got one shot to get this right.“
July 7, 2021

"A movement is rooted in distributive action."

“A movement is rooted in distributive action.“
June 30, 2021

"More than a choke point, the hospital ED simply becomes a dead end for many in crisis."

"More than a choke point, the hospital ED simply becomes a dead end for many in crisis."
June 23, 2021

"It’s not making individuals in crisis fit to a system. It’s adjusting the system..."

“It’s not making individuals in crisis fit to a system. It’s adjusting the system to better meet the needs of those individuals they are serving in crisis.”
June 16, 2021

“Someone to call. Someone to come to you. And, if needed, some place to go.”

“Someone to call. Someone to come to you. And, if needed, some place to go.”
June 2, 2021

"Mobile crisis teams are an essential component to getting services to an individual in the community where they are at."

“Mobile crisis teams are an essential component to getting services to an individual in the community where they are at.”
May 26, 2021

Will 988 Yield First or Second Order Change?

Will 988 Yield First or Second Order Change?
May 19, 2021

"In an effective crisis system, perhaps the most potent element of all is relationships..."

“In an effective crisis system, perhaps the most potent element of all is relationships. To be human. To be compassionate.”
May 5, 2021

"We must build equity and attention to the nuances of race, culture and ethnicity into the front end of 988."

“We must build equity and attention to the nuances of race, culture and ethnicity into the front end of 988.”
April 28, 2021

What are the learnings from Arizona?

What are the learnings from AZ
April 21, 2021

"We are moving to standardization of what people can expect [in crisis]…"

Quote Effective Practices
April 21, 2021

What is the 988 and Crisis Care Learning Community?

988 and Extended Crisis Care Learning Community (updated 2021-04-21)
April 21, 2021

What are the federal funding opportunities that could help support 988? Is there a list?

What are the federal resources for 988
April 21, 2021

"We’re talking about the sanctity of all human life. [We must] support crisis services all across America"

"We’re talking about the sanctity of all human life. [We must] support crisis services all across America"
April 14, 2021

How many agents to answer the phones?

How many agents to answer the phones?
April 7, 2021

“Mobile crisis worth a million.”

“Mobile crisis worth a million.”
April 7, 2021

Does private insurance cover crisis care?

Does private insurance cover crisis care?
March 31, 2021

"The opportunity of a lifetime"

“The opportunity of a lifetime”
March 31, 2021

Does Crisis Now work for rural?

Does Crisis Now work for rural?
February 17, 2021

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS

How to Help Frequent Callers to Suicide Prevention Helplines

May 15, 2024

Congressional Recovery Outreach Program

May 08, 2024

The Counseling Compact: Interstate Practice for Mental Health Counselors

April 17, 2024

Current Events Impacting LGBTQ+ People

April 10, 2024

Zero Suicide Implementation and Outcomes in Health Systems

April 03, 2024

Adding Mediation to the Crisis Response Toolkit

March 27, 2024

Evolution of a Comprehensive & Collaborative Crisis System: The Tucson Story

March 20, 2024

Crisis Intercept Mapping for Service Members, Veterans and their Families

March 13, 2024

Toolkit for Hiring Peers

March 06, 2024

Developing and Sustaining a Crisis Service System

February 28, 2024

Building Teams and Toolkits to Prevent Serious Acts of Violence

February 21, 2024

Transforming Crisis Services: State and County Partnerships

February 14, 2024

Franklin County Crisis Care Center

February 07, 2024

Co-occurring Care and the Fourth Edition of The ASAM Criteria

January 31, 2024

Debate 2: MH Should Come with a Police Car (Co-responder Model)

January 24, 2024

Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems

January 17, 2024

988 Polling: Awareness and Trends

988 Polling: Awareness and Trends
December 13, 2023

Improving Access through Population Health

Improving Access through Population Health
December 06, 2023

Youth Power Project: Galvanizing Youth Leadership in Adolescent Mental Health Policy

Youth Power Project: Galvanizing Youth Leadership in Adolescent Mental Health Policy
November 29, 2023

Crisis Services Map for Indigenous People

Crisis Services Map for Indigenous People
November 15, 2023

Rural and Remote Crisis Mapping and System Transformation

Rural and Remote Crisis Mapping
November 08, 2023

988 and the Subnetworks

November 01, 2023

Children's Crisis Continuum

Children's Crisis Continuum
October 25, 2023

Building a Better Receiving Center

Building a Better Receiving Center
October 11, 2023

Building a Sustainable Crisis Service System

Building a Sustainable Crisis Service System
October 04, 2023

Peers Across the Crisis Continuum

Peers Across the Crisis Continuum
September 27, 2023

Wrestling with Suicide Alone: Top Ten Reasons

Wrestling with Suicide Alone: Top Ten Reasons
September 20, 2023

The CCBHC Model: Updates and Current Efforts Relating to the Crisis Continuum of Care

The CCBHC Model: Updates and Current Efforts Relating to the Crisis Continuum of Care
September 06, 2023

Connect with people you trust by Google and IASP

Connect with people you trust
August 30, 2023

The Bridge Center for Hope: Pioneering Crisis Services in Louisiana

The Bridge Center for Hope
August 23, 2023

Suicides after Prescription Opioids are Stopped: Let’s Move Beyond Statistics through the CSI:OPIOIDs Research Study

Suicides after Prescription Opioids are Stopped: Let’s Move Beyond Statistics through the CSI:OPIOIDs Research Study
August 16, 2023

Regionalizing Crisis Care in Central Maryland

Regionalizing Crisis Care in Central Maryland
August 09, 2023

Loss and Grief, Coping Strategies and Resources

Loss and Grief, Coping Strategies and Resources
July 26, 2023

Medical Role in Crisis Care

Medical Role in Crisis Care
July 19, 2023

988 1-year Anniversary!

988 1-year Anniversary!
July 12, 2023

Access to 988 for ASL Users

Access to 988 for ASL Users
July 05, 2023

Crisis Care Continuum in Central Region Arizona

Crisis Care Continuum in Central Region Arizona
June 28, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act and Mental Health Crisis Response

The Americans with Disabilities Act and Mental Health Crisis Response
June 21, 2023

SPRC Lived Experience Initiatives: Program Overview

Lived Experience Initiatives: Program Overview
June 14, 2023

SafeUT Overview

SafeUT Overview
June 07, 2023

2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Action Plan

2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Action Plan
May 31, 2023

Crisis Text Line | Crisis Jam

Crisis Text Line | Crisis Jam
May 24, 2023

Mobile Crisis Response Services in Georgia

Mobile Crisis Response Services in Georgia
May 17, 2023

Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging: Crisis Resources

Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging: Crisis Resources
May 10, 2023

Engagement with Faith Communities to Support 988 Implementation

Engagement with Faith Communities to Support 988 Implementation
May 03, 2023

Behavioral Health and Law Enforcement: Models to Keep Improving Responses

Behavioral Health and Law Enforcement: Models to Keep Improving Responses
April 26, 203

Moving America's Soul on Suicide

Moving America's Soul on Suicide
April 19, 2023

Important Considerations for Supporting LGBTQ+ People

Important Considerations for Supporting LGBTQ+ People
April 12, 2023

Community Mobile Response Works

Community Mobile Response Works
April 05, 2023

Ukeru: Life Without Restraint

Ukeru: Life Without Restraint
March 29, 2023

Taking Care of Our Workforce

Taking Care of Our Workforce
March 22, 2023

Mental Health Shouldn't Come in a Police Car

Mental Health Shouldn't Come in a Police Car
March 15, 2023

Anti-Stigma Grand Challenge

Anti-Stigma Grand Challenge
March 08, 2023

Culturally Responsive Mental Health Crisis Services for Hispanic and Latinx Populations

Culturally Responsive Mental Health Crisis Services for Hispanic and Latinx Populations
March 01, 2023

SAMHSA Convening 3 Synthesis

SAMHSA Convening 3 Synthesis
February 22, 2023

How We Do It Again: Scaling Emergency Behavioral Health Services

How We Do It Again: Scaling Emergency Behavioral Health Services
February 15, 2023

We’ve Been Here Before: History of Emergency Medical Services

We’ve Been Here Before: History of Emergency Medical Services
February 8, 2023

Meeting the rising need and demand for mental health information and resources

Meeting the rising need and demand for mental health information and resources
February 1, 2023

Coping with Emotional Emergencies

Coping with Emotional Emergencies
January 25, 2023

Lifeline International

Lifeline International
January 18, 2023

Deploying Emergency Responders

Deploying Emergency Responders
January 11, 2023

National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care

National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care
January 4, 2023

Accessibility for People with IDD

Accessibility for People with IDD
December 14, 2022

Privacy Considerations for 988 and Crisis Response

Privacy Considerations for 988 and Crisis Response
December 7, 2022

1M4 Mobile Crisis Directory

1M4 Mobile Crisis Directory
November 30, 2022

Healing Through Justice

Healing Through Justice
November 16, 2022

The State of Mental Health from the Voice of America, Ad Council

The State of Mental Health from the Voice of America, Ad Council
November 9, 2022

Native and Strong Lifeline

Native and Strong Lifeline
November 2, 2022

Embedding Equity into 988

Embedding Equity into 988
October 26, 2022

Patient-Centered Care

Patient-Centered Care
October 19, 2022

AFSP Project 2025

AFSP Project 2025
October 12, 2022

Self-Assessment for Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART)

Self-Assessment for Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART)
September 21, 2022

Caring for Our Own: Reducing Suicide Risk and Enhancing Mental Health

Caring for Our Own: Reducing Suicide Risk and Enhancing Mental Health
September 14, 2022

The Hope Institute Treating Suicide Directly

The Hope Institute Treating Suicide Directly
September 7, 2022

Coordinating with EMS and 911

Coordinating with EMS and 911
August 31, 2022

Violence Assessment and Threats

Violence Assessment and Threats
August 24, 2022

Crisis Access for Children and Teens

Crisis Access for Children and Teens
August 17, 2022

988 and Statewide Crisis Hotline in Arizona

988 and Statewide Crisis Hotline in Arizona
August 10, 2022

Engaging and Helping Persons at Imminent Risk of Suicide on the Lifeline

Engaging and Helping Persons at Imminent Risk of Suicide on the Lifeline
August 3, 2022

Making Emergency Help Accessible for All

Making Emergency Help Accessible for All
July 27, 2022

Colorado Crisis Hub

Colorado Crisis Hub
July 20, 2022

988 Goes Live!

988 Goes Live!
July 13, 2022

Washington State 988 Building Hope

Washington State 988 Building Hope
July 6, 2022

Crisis Services for People Experiencing Homelessness

Crisis Services for People Experiencing Homelessness
June 29, 2022

Implementing Recommendations for Effective Planning and Response with Deaf Communities for 988 in New Hampshire

Implementing Recommendations for Effective Planning and Response with Deaf Communities for 988 in New Hampshire
June 22, 2022

Dignity in Crisis Care

Dignity in Crisis Care
June 15, 2022

Lynnwood Community Justice Center Project

Lynnwood Community Justice Center Project
June 8, 2022

Co-morbid Medical Challenges

Co-morbid Medical Challenges
June 1, 2022

Innovation for Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Innovation for Behavioral Health Crisis Care
May 25, 2022

Medicaid Crisis Opportunities

Medicaid Crisis Opportunities
May 18, 2018

Overcoming Staffing Challenges in Recovery Supports Services

Overcoming Staffing Challenges in Recovery Supports Services
May 11, 2022

Civilian Crisis Response and Equity

Civilian Crisis Response and Equity
May 4, 2022

SAMHSA Operational Readiness: Part 2

SAMHSA Operational Readiness: Part 2
April 27, 2022

Evolution of the Poison Center System

Evolution of the Poison Center System
April 20, 2022

Connecticut Youth Mobile Crisis

Connecticut Youth Mobile Crisis
April 6, 2022

Enhanced Crisis Need Calculator

Enhanced Crisis Need Calculator
March 30, 2022

24/7, 40 Below and 70% Diverted

24/7, 40 Below and 70% Diverted
March 23, 2022

SAMHSA’s 988 Communication and Partner Toolkit

SAMHSA’s 988 Communication and Partner Toolkit
March 16, 2022

Standardized Billing for Crisis Care

Standardized Billing for Crisis Care
March 9, 2022

Children's Crisis Continuum

Children's Crisis Continuum
March 2, 2022

Systems Engineering 101

Systems Engineering 101
February 23, 2022

Medicaid's Role in Building Comprehensive Crisis Care Systems

Medicaid's Role in Building Comprehensive Crisis Care Systems
February 16, 2022

Day in the Life Crisis Receiving Center

Day in the Life Crisis Receiving Center
February 9, 2022

How Communities Must Use 988 to Improve Care and Correct Crisis System Disparities

How Communities Must Use 988 to Improve Care and Correct Crisis System Disparities
February 2, 2022

Medicare, Parity & Crisis Services

Medicare, Parity & Crisis Services
January 26, 2022

Building Effective and Equitable Emergency Responses, Pew's Initial Steps

Building Effective and Equitable Emergency Responses
January 19, 2022

SAMHSA 988 Operational Readiness I

SAMHSA 988 Operational Readiness I
January 12, 2022

988 Implementation Act

988 Implementation Act
January 5, 2022

Children's Crisis Services

Children's Crisis Services
December 15, 2021

Alabama Crisis System of Care

Alabama Crisis System of Care
December 8, 2021

"A Day in the Life... Mobile Crisis Teams" Video

A Day in the Life... Mobile Crisis Teams Featured
December 1, 2021

The Dedicated Mental Health Crisis Response Model

The Dedicated Mental Health Crisis Response Model
November 17, 2021

Lifeline Evaluation

Lifeline Evaluation
November 10, 2021

The Work Force Doesn't Exist... Now What?

The Work Force Doesn't Exist... Now What?
October 27, 2021

Boarding in the ED

Boarding in the ED
October 20, 2021

Focusing on Recovery Even (Especially) in Crisis

Focusing on Recovery Even (Especially) in Crisis
October 13, 2021

Cultural and Linguistic Competence: A Strategy to address Health Disparities & Achieve Health Equity.

Cultural and Linguistic Competence: A Strategy to address Health Disparities & Achieve Health Equity.
October 6, 2021

Routinizing Crisis Planning

Routinizing Crisis Planning
September 29, 2021

Suicide Prevention: The Journey

Suicide Prevention: The Journey
September 22, 2021

Mobile Crisis Services, Maricopa County, Arizona

Mobile Crisis Services, Maricopa County, Arizona
September 15, 2021

Serving Deaf People in Need

Serving Deaf People in Need
September 8, 2021

Defining Peer Support in Crisis Services

Defining Peer Support in Crisis Services
September 1, 2021

IDD and Crisis

IDD and Crisis
August 25, 2021

Recovery Matters: Peer Support and the Crisis Continuum

Recovery Matters: Peer Support and the Crisis Continuum
August 11, 2021

Moving Toward Equitable and Effective Psychiatric Emergency Services

Moving Toward Equitable and Effective Psychiatric Emergency Services
August 4, 2021

Integral Care

Integral Care
July 28, 2021

Regional Partnership Catalyst Program

Regional Partnership Catalyst Program
July 21, 2021

All Nations Crisis Hotline

All Nations Crisis Hotline
July 14, 2021

Youth Mobile Response Decriminalizing Mental Health

Youth Mobile Response Decriminalizing Mental Health
July 7, 2021

Mapping LA County Crisis Flow

Mapping LA County Crisis Flow
June 30, 2021

The Arizona Model of Crisis Receiving Center

The Arizona Model of Crisis Receiving Center
June 23, 2021

New Hampshire ED Boarding

New Hampshire ED Boarding
June 16, 2021

The LOCUS Family of Service Intensity Decision Tools

The LOCUS Family of Service Intensity Decision Tools
June 2, 2021

CCBHCs in the Crisis Continuum

CCBHCs in the Crisis Continuum
May 26, 2021

The Little Known, Racist History of the 911 Number

The Little Known, Racist History of the 911 Number
May 12, 2021

Improving the Child and Adolescent Crisis System: Moving from a 911 to a 988 culture

Improving the Child and Adolescent Crisis System: Moving from a 911 to a 988 culture
May 5, 2021

Medicaid Forward Report

Medicaid Forward Report
April 28, 2021

MACPAC Recommendations 2021

MACPAC Recommendations 2021
April 21, 2021

988 Cost Briefing

988 Cost Briefing
April 14, 2021

988 Contact Volume Briefing

988 Contact Volume Briefing
April 7, 2021

LA County Systems Engineering Snapshot

LA County Systems Engineering Snapshot
March 31, 2021

Utah Efforts Preparing for 988

Utah Efforts Preparing for 988
March 24, 2021

Atlanta 311 and 911 Data Analysis

Atlanta 311 and 911 Data Analysis
March 10, 2021

Philanthropy and Mental Health: Under-resourced and Misunderstood

Philanthropy and Mental Health: Under-resourced and Misunderstood
December 16, 2020

Georgia Peer Crisis Workforce

Georgia Peer Crisis Workforce
December 9, 2020

Crosswalk of AZ Crisis System and SAMHSA National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Crosswalk of AZ Crisis System and SAMHSA National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care
December 2, 2020

Shelley Curran at Mercy Care / Aetna on Arizona crisis reporting

Shelley Curran at Mercy Care / Aetna on Arizona crisis reporting
October 28, 2020

Washington County, Rhode Island developed a new strategic framework and continuum with peers and family

Washington County, Rhode Island developed a new strategic framework and continuum with peers and family
October 21, 2020

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988 and BH Crisis System Transformation Grantee Nat’l Conference

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Zero Suicide 5th International Summit in Liverpool

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March 20, 2024

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March 20, 2024

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March 20, 2024

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March 13, 2024

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March 13, 2024

988 Grantee Conference Call for Proposals

March 06, 2024

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Rep. Orwall on HB 2088: Crisis Teams / Liability

February 28, 2024

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February 28, 2024

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February 28, 2024

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February 21, 2024

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February 21, 2024

Southern Lawmakers Rethink Long-Standing Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

February 21, 2024

Some 988 suicide hotline calls in NY are routed out of state. A House bill could fix that

February 14, 2024

988 Lifeline Getting Mostly Good Reviews — But call routing and adequate staffing remain issues

February 14, 2024

Elmo sparks online frenzy after asking "How is everyone doing?"

February 07, 2024

January 2024 Update On the Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System

February 07, 2024

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February 07, 2024

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January 31, 2024

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January 31, 2024

Agenda Workshop: Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention

January 31, 2024

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January 31, 2024

Addressing the Black youth suicide crisis requires a new approach to licensing clinical social workers

January 24, 2024

British Columbia Crisis Center: call or text 9-8-8

January 24, 2024

When There’s a Crisis, Call a Peer

January 24, 2024

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January 17, 2024

10 Ways to Support Your Mental Health in 2024

10 Ways to Support Your Mental Health in 2024
January 10, 2024

Mobile Crisis Resources by State

January 10, 2024

Opportunities in the Crisis System & With High-Needs Consumers

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January 10, 2024

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December 13, 2023

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Suicide rate reached record high in 2022 but dropped among young people.
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Global Leadership Exchange 2024

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December 06, 2023

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Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
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Remembering Rosalyn Carter
November 29, 2023

Canada’s new mental health crisis hotline

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November 29, 2023

Jamar Newton’s breakdown happened after New York City failed to place him in a mental health homeless shelter.

Jamar Newton breakdown happened after New York City failed to place him in a mental health homeless shelter
November 29, 2023

Cities know the way police respond to mental crisis calls needs to change. But how?

Cities know the way police respond to mental crisis calls needs to change. But how?
November 15, 2023

How the teen mental health crisis is turning some youth pastors into first responders

How the teen mental health crisis is turning some youth pastors into first respon
November 08, 2023

Health care workers facing a mental health crisis: CDC report

Health care workers facing a mental health crisis: CDC report
November 08, 2023

New 988 Lifeline Awareness Videos

New 988 Lifeline Awareness Videos
November 08, 2023

States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health
November 01, 2023

My mom's suicide wasn't a personal failure. When she needed community, the system let her down.

My mom's suicide wasn't a personal failure. When she needed community, the system let her down.
November 01, 2023

I'm Listening: Exploring Children’s Mental Health with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

I'm Listening: Exploring Children's Mental Health with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
October 25, 2023

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Does Gen Z struggle more with mental health than millennials? New polling shows a shift
October 25, 2023

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Strapped down: Psychiatric patients are restrained at sky-high rates at this L.A. hospital
October 25, 2023

JFK’s nephew has a fix for our mental health

JFK's nephew has a fix for our mental health
October 18, 2023

‘CALL 988’: Dak Prescott’s Cowboys Cleats Carry Suicide Prevention Message

'CALL 988':Dak Prescott's Cowboys Cleats Carry Suicide Prevention Message
October 18, 2023

Amid nationwide mental health crisis, suicide prevention hotlines struggle with repeat callers

Amid nationwide mental health crisis, suicide prevention hotlines struggle with repeat callers
October 18, 2023

LA County offers 3,000 new mental health and substance use treatment beds in bid to end lawsuit

LA County offers 3,000 new mental health and substance use treatment beds in bid to end lawsuit
October 04, 2023

Mental health crisis leaves suicidal patients waiting for days in emergency departments

Mental health crisis leaves suicidal patients waiting for days in emergency departments
October 04, 2023

MHTTC Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

MHTTC Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 27, 2023

After 1 Year, Opportunities and Challenges Remain for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

After 1 Year, Opportunities and Challenges Remain for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
September 27, 2023

988 mental health crisis line launches American Sign Language services for callers who are deaf and hard of hearing

988 mental health crisis line launches American Sign Language services for callers who are deaf and hard of hearing
September 20, 2023

King County mental health facilities still reject a quarter of patients, report shows

King County mental health facilities still reject a quarter of patients, report shows
September 20, 2023

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What happens when you take someone in a mental health crisis to the E.R.?
September 20, 2023

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Still Ringing the Alarm: An Enduring Call to Action for Black Youth Suicide Prevention
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After the Loss of a Son, a Football Coach Confronts a Terrible Truth
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‘No Hose, No Gun’: Police Alternatives for Mental-Health Crises Fall Short
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Recovery Month Toolkit
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Opening Career Pathways for Peers with Criminal Justice Backgrounds
August 23, 2023

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Nearly 1 in 10 adults in the US has lost a family member to drug overdose, new KFF poll finds
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911 call centers struggle with staffing shortages, mental health, burnout
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Simone Biles wins 2023 U.S. Classic during return to competitive gymnastics
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For One Group of Teenagers, Social Media Seems a Clear Net Benefit
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Inside 988 Lifeline: Conversations with a Crisis Counselor
August 2, 2023

Impact Of The 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: One Year Later

Impact Of The 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: One Year Later
August 2, 2023

TEEN LINE PSA

Teen Line PSA
August 2, 2023

‘No. 1 crisis in America’: Mayors warn Congress of a crisis ‘in every neighborhood’

‘No. 1 crisis in America’: Mayors warn Congress of a crisis ‘in every neighborhood’
July 26, 2023

988 Lifeline Performance Metrics

988 Lifeline Performance Metrics
July 26, 2023

CMS Approves California and Kentucky Requests to Provide Essential Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams

CMS Approves California and Kentucky Requests to Provide Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams
July 26, 2023

Raskin, Cárdenas Leads Introduction of Bipartisan 988 Implementation Act

Raskin, Cárdenas Leads Introduction of Bipartisan 988 Implementation Act
July 26, 2023

Collaborating with Tribal Communities

Collaborating with Tribal Communities
July 19, 2023

Tradeoffs. Health Care. Policy. People.

Tradeoffs. Health Care. Policy. People.
July 19, 2023

Is the New 988 Suicide Hotline Working?

Is the New 988 Suicide Hotline Working
July 19, 2023

One year into 988 hotline, staff push fixes to ambitious new system.

One year into 988 hotline, staff push fixes to ambitious new system.
July 19, 2023

ACLU sues D.C. over police response to mental health crises.

ACLU sues D.C. over police response to mental health crises.
July 19, 2023

Federal judge fines WA agency $100 million for mental health failures.

Federal judge fines WA agency $100 million for mental health failures.
July 19, 2023

Estimating State-Level Increases in Call Demand Costs and Financing

Estimating State-Level Increases in Call Demand Costs and Financing
July 12, 2023

Missouri ranks among top states for answering mental health crisis calls.

Missouri ranks among top states for answering mental health crisis calls.
July 05, 2023

Evidence-based guide for geriatric patient

Evidence-based guide for geriatric patients
July 05, 2023

The World Suicide Prevention Day Benefit

The World Suicide Prevention Day Benefit
July 05, 2023

ChatGPT's responses to suicide, addiction, sexual assault crises raise questions in new study

ChatGPT's responses to suicide, addiction, sexual assault crises raise questions in new study
June 28, 2023

New 988 Lifeline Pride Social Media Shareables

New 988 Lifeline Pride Social Media Shareables
June 28, 2023

A 988 operator, faced with a flood of calls, turns to AI to boost counselor skills

A 988 operator, faced with a flood of calls, turns to AI to boost counselor skills
June 28, 2023

988 Lifeline Roadshow: One-Year Anniversary Event in Austin, Texas

988 Roadshow: One-Year Anniversary Event in Austin, TX
June 21, 2023

US Mayors Cite ‘Unprecedented’ Mental Health Crisis as Top Concern

US Mayors Cite ‘Unprecedented’ Mental Health Crisis as Top Concern
June 21, 2023

‘Are you guys going to shoot me?’ Police encounters with mentally ill people increasingly turn deadly.

‘Are you guys going to shoot me?’ Police encounters with mentally ill people increasingly turn deadly.
June 21, 2023

SAMHSA Releases New Data on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Behavioral Health

SAMHSA Releases New Data on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Behavioral Health
June 14, 2023

Who I Am – LGBTQ+ Discuss Experiences with Crisis Services

Who I Am – LGBTQ+ Discuss Experiences with Crisis Services
June 14, 2023

Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff

Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff
June 14, 2023

Somebody Call 988! A look at how Philly is adapting to a new mental health emergency hotline.

Somebody Call 988! A look at how Philly is adapting to a new mental health emergency hotline.
June 07, 2023

HHS Awards Funding to States, Tribes, and College Campuses to Help Prevent Youth Suicide, Part of the Biden-Harris Commitment to Addressing the Mental Health Crisis

HHS Awards Funding to States, Tribes, and College Campuses to Help Prevent Youth Suicide, Part of the Biden-Harris Commitment to Addressing the Mental Health Crisis

Vibrant Emotional Health to Create Advisory Board and Committing $600K to Address AANHPI Mental Health Needs Across America

Vibrant Emotional Health to Create Advisory Board and Committing $600K to Address AANHPI Mental Health Needs Across America
June 07, 2023

We all need ‘Sushi Tuesdays’: Lessons in understanding and finding a way forward after suicide

We all need ‘Sushi Tuesdays’: Lessons in understanding and finding a way forward after suicide
June 07, 2023

Erasing the stigma of mental health

Erasing the stigma of mental health
May 31, 2023

Guidelines for Emergency Responses to People with Behavioral Health or Other Disabilities

Guidelines for Emergency Responses to People with Behavioral Health or Other Disabilities
May 31, 2023

Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicaid Coverage of Core Crisis Services, as of 7/1/2022

Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicaid Coverage of Core Crisis Services, as of 7/1/2022
May 31, 2023

Few People Know About the 988 Lifeline – and Many Who Do Fear Calling it Will Lead to a Police Response

Few People Know About the 988 Lifeline – and Many Who Do Fear Calling it Will Lead to a Police Response
May 31, 2023

CrisisCon Call for Presentations

CrisisCon Call for Presentations
May 31, 2023

Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media

Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media
May 24, 2023

Georgia's mental health hotline is a national leader. Some worry about its expansion.

Georgia's mental health hotline is a national leader. Some worry about its expansion.
May 24, 2023

ChatGPT Can Channel the Stock Responses of a Therapist, But It Misses What Makes Us Human

ChatGPT Can Channel the Stock Responses of a Therapist, But It Misses What Makes Us Human
May 24, 2023

How does Mobile Crisis Response work with 9-8-8?

How does Mobile Crisis Response work with 9-8-8?
May 17, 2023

Viral 'If I Were A Fish' is TikTok's New Mental Health Anthem

Viral 'If I Were A Fish' is TikTok's New Mental Health Anthem
May 10, 2023

Voters approve King County's crisis center levy

Voters approve King County's crisis center levy
May 10, 2023

Secretart Becerra Announces New Initiatives at HHS Mental Health Summit to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Care

Secretary Becerra Announces New Initiatives at HHS Mental Health Summit
May 10, 2023

FindSupport.gov Launches

FindSupport.gov Launches
May 10, 2023

People's Choice Award • Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

People's Choice Award • Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
May 10, 2023

The Trevor Project's Annual U.S. National Survey of LGBTQ Young People Underscores Negative Mental Health Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ Policies & Victimization

The Trevor Project's Annual U.S. National Survey of LGBTQ Young People...
May 10, 2023

Ensuring 988 Achieves Its Promise

Ensuring 988 Achieves Its Promise
May 10, 2023

How to Feel Less Lonely, According to the Surgeon General

How to Feel Less Lonely, According to the Surgeon General
May 03, 2023

White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ Youth
April 26, 2023

988 crisis line helps Didi Hirsch counselors save lives

988 crisis line helps Didi Hirsch counselors save lives
April 26, 2023

L.A. promised mental health crisis response without cops. Why isn't it happening?

LA promised mental health crisis response without cops. Why isn't it happening?
April 26, 2023

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Needs Assessment

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Needs Assessment
April 26, 2023

Alternative 9-1-1 Emergency Response, Apply for the Implementation Cohort

Alternative 9-1-1 Emergency Response, Apply for the Implementation Cohort
April 26, 2023

New from the 988 Lifeline Team: Toolkit Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month

New from the 988 Lifeline Team: Toolkit Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month
April 12, 2023

Hospitals Are Increasingly Crowded With Kids Who Tried to Harm Themselves, Study Finds

Hospitals Are Increasingly Crowded With Kids Who Tried to Harm Themselves, Study Finds
April 05, 2023

North Carolina becomes 40th state to expand Medicaid

North Carolina becomes 40th state to expand Medicaid
March 29, 2023

Jason Sudeikis and 'Ted Lasso' cast meet with Biden for mental health discussions

Jason Sudeikis and 'Ted Lasso' cast meet with Biden for mental health discussion
March 22, 2023

Irvo Otieno's death: Video shows Virginia deputies and medical workers appearing to pile on top of him before his death

Irvo Otieno's death: Video shows Virginia deputies and medical workers appearing to pile on top of him before his death
March 22, 2023

Report demonstrates urgency for addressing teen mental health crisis

Report Demonstrates Urgency for Addressing Teen Mental Health Crisis
March 15, 2023

Federal agencies convene law enforcement and behavioral health leaders to discuss shared opportunity of 988

Federal agencies convene law enforcement and behavioral health leaders to discuss shared opportunity of 988
March 15, 2023

Najee Seabrooks, 31, was shot and killed by police officers in Paterson, NJ, after calling 911 to report he was experiencing a mental health crisis

Najee Seabrooks, 31, was shot and killed by police officers in Paterson, NJ, after calling 911 to report he was experience a mental health crisis.
March 15, 2023

County funding opportunities to support community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis

County Funding Opportunities to Support Community Members Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis
March 15, 2023

Taking a look at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation

Taking a look at 988 Crisis Crisis Lifeline implementation
March 08, 2023

Crippling health workforce shortages mean hospitals can't admit mental health patients - even if beds are empty

Crippling health workforce shortages mean hospitals can't admit mental health patients - even if beds are empty
March 08, 2023

I answer the phone at a mental health hotline.

I answer the phone at a mental health hotline.
March 01, 2023

What mental health experts are saying about the 988 crisis line and its future

What mental health experts are say about the 988 crisis line
March 01, 2023

Language, cultural barriers pose a challenge for Nevada’s 988 system

Language, cultural barriers pose a challenge for Nevada’s 988 system
February 22, 2023

In State of the Union, Biden pitches addiction, mental health care policies as opportunities for bipartisanship

In State of the Union, Biden pitches addiction, mental health care policies as opportunities for bipartisanship
February 15, 2023

Suicides rose in 2021 after 2 years of declines, CDC report finds

Suicides rose in 2021 after 2 years of declines, CDC report finds
February 15, 2023

We keep trying to make AI therapists. It’s not working.

We keep trying to make AI therapists. It’s not working.
February 8, 2023

Reps. Obernolte, Cárdenas introduce bill to prevent cyberattack disruption of the National Suicide Hotline

Reps. Obernolte, Cárdenas introduce bill to prevent cyberattack disruption of the National Suicide Hotline
February 1, 2023

Barbara Stanley, Influential Suicide Researcher, Dies at 73

Barbara Stanley, Influential Suicide Researcher, Dies at 73
February 1, 2023

988: A Shared Opportunity National Forecasting Group Meeting

988: A Shared Opportunity National Forecasting Group Meeting
January 25, 2023

NRI Reports About State Support for BH Crisis Services

NRI Reports About State Support for BH Crisis Services
January 25, 2023

How to fix the mental health workforce? WA has an underutilized resource: peer counselors

How to fix the mental health workforce? WA has an underutilized resource: peer counselors
January 25, 2023

Rejecting coercion, embracing community innovation

Rejecting coercion, embracing community innovation
January 18, 2023

VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week
January 18, 2023

NH hospitals sue to stop state from boarding psychiatric patients in their ERs

NH hospitals sue to stop state from boarding psychiatric patients in their ERs
January 18, 2023

‘Disruptive,’ or Depressed? Psychiatrists Reach Out to Teens of Color

‘Disruptive,’ or Depressed? Psychiatrists Reach Out to Teens of Color
January 11, 2023

988 Ad on Maryland Bus

988 Ad on Maryland Bus
January 11, 2023

Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide line

Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide line
January 11, 2023

Mental Health Revisits at US Pediatric Emergency Departments

Mental Health Revisits at US Pediatric Emergency Departments
January 4, 2023

Ensuring Coverage of Behavioral Health Emergency Services

Ensuring Coverage of Behavioral Health Emergency Services
January 4, 2023

The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize

The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize
January 4, 2023

Field Review of Standards for Child and Youth Services Crisis Programs

Field Review of Standards for Child and Youth Services Crisis Programs
December 14, 2022

Behind New York City’s Shift on Mental Health, a Solitary Quest

Behind New York City’s Shift on Mental Health, a Solitary Quest
December 14, 2022

New York City to Involuntarily Remove Mentally Ill People From Streets

New York City to Involuntarily Remove Mentally Ill People From Streets
December 14, 2022

Dr. Tia Dole will serve as Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer

Dr. Tia Dole will serve as Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer
December 14, 2022

Widespread Outage Shuts Down 988 Mental Health Hotline

Widespread Outage Shuts Down 988 Mental Health Hotline
December 7, 2022

Formal unveiling of the new 988 license plate decal with Rep. Tina Orwall

Formal unveiling of the new 988 license plate decal with Rep. Tina Orwall
December 7, 2022

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by SAMSHA: Streamlining the call for help

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by SAMSHA: Streamlining the call for help
December 7, 2022

New Help for a Group at Risk for Suicide: Middle-Aged Men

New Help for a Group at Risk for Suicide: Middle-Aged Men
November 30, 2022

988 makes it easier to get help in a mental health crisis, but NC needs more providers

988 makes it easier to get help in a mental health crisis, but NC needs more providers
November 30, 2022

Can the New 988 Crisis Hotline Fix America’s Mental Health Epidemic?

Can the New 988 Crisis Hotline Fix America’s Mental Health Epidemic?
November 30, 2022

How a 988 Crisis Center Helps People With Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies

How a 988 Crisis Center Helps People With Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
November 30, 2022

‘What if Yale finds out?’ Suicidal students are pressured to withdraw from Yale, then have to apply to get back into the university

‘What if Yale finds out?’ Suicidal students are pressured to withdraw from Yale, then have to apply to get back into the university
November 16, 2022

Emergency rooms are at ‘breaking point,’ physicians say

Emergency rooms are at ‘breaking point,’ physicians say
November 16, 2022

HHS Releases New National Guidelines for Improving Youth Mental Health Crisis Care

HHS Releases New National Guidelines for Improving Youth Mental Health Crisis Care
November 16, 2022

Mental well-being comes first on TikTok

Mental well-being comes first on TikTok
November 9, 2022

What TikTok does to your mental health: ‘It’s embarrassing we know so little’

What TikTok does to your mental health: ‘It’s embarrassing we know so little’
November 9, 2022

The White House tweeted about 988

The White House tweeted about 988
November 2, 2022

HHS Assistant Secretary Travels to Puerto Rico to Discuss Behavioral Health Care, Visit Línea PAS 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center

HHS Assistant Secretary Travels to Puerto Rico to Discuss Behavioral Health Care, Visit Línea PAS 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center
November 2, 2022

988 Billboard shared by Dr. Joan Gillece - Director, NASMHPD’s Center for Innovation in Trauma Informed Approaches

988 Billboard shared by Dr. Joan Gillece - Director, NASMHPD’s Center for Innovation in Trauma Informed Approaches
October 26, 2022

NAMI/IPSOS Fall 2022 Survey: Mental Health & Elections

NAMI/IPSOS Fall 2022 Survey: Mental Health & Elections
October 26, 2022

More Questions Than Answers

More Questions Than Answers
October 12, 2022

Can You Punish a Child’s Mental Health Problems Away?

Can You Punish A Child’s Mental Health Problems Away?
October 12, 2022

Differences between 911 and new 988 line in Chicago

Differences between 911 and new 988 line in Chicago
October 12, 2022

Calls to suicide prevention lifeline rose 45% after changeover to 988 number

Calls to suicide prevention lifeline rose 45% after changeover to 988 number
October 12, 2022

988: Three digits and the nationwide effort to help millions in crisis

988: Three digits and the nationwide effort to help millions in crisis
September 14, 2022

New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month

New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month
September 14, 2022

Mental health policy continues to evolve

Mental health policy continues to evolve
September 14, 2022

988 Social Media Shareables

988 Social Media Shareables
September 7, 2022

What is 988? And is it safe to call? What to know about the new mental health hotline

What is 988? And is it safe to call? What to know about the new mental health hotline
September 7, 2022

New 988 hotline draws criticism that it could lead to a police response, but advocates say it’s misguided

New 988 hotline draws criticism that it could lead to a police response, but advocates say it’s misguided
September 7, 2022

988 Celebration Webinar

988 Celebration Webinar
August 31, 2022

The No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act
August 24, 2022

Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know

Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know
August 24, 2022

Call for Help

Call for Help
August 24, 2022

Hiding in Plain Sight, Youth Mental Illness

Hiding in Plain Sight, Youth Mental Illness
August 24, 2022

988 – The Three Cs To Make The Three Digits Work

988 – The Three Cs To Make The Three Digits Work
August 17, 2022

Mental-health advocates focus on scaling up local 988 resources

Mental-health advocates focus on scaling up local 988 resources
August 17, 2022

Crisis Programs - Standards for IAC Review, Submit feedback by 08/22/2022

Crisis Programs - Standards for IAC Review, Submit feedback by 08/22/2022
August 10, 2022

Embedding Equity into 988: Leadership Summit, Coming to the #CrisisJam 10/26/2022

Embedding Equity into 988: Leadership Summit, Coming to the #CrisisJam 10/26/2022
August 10, 2022

SAMHSA & VA Innovation Conference, 08/02/2022

SAMHSA & VA Innovation Conference, 08/02/2022
August 10, 2022

The US Mental Health Hotline Network Is Expanding, but Rural Areas Still Face Care Shortages

The US Mental Health Hotline Network Is Expanding, but Rural Areas Still Face Care Shortages
August 10, 2022

New 988 hotline doesn’t currently use geolocation services

New 988 hotline doesn’t currently use geolocation services
August 3, 2022

HHS Secretary on 988 Lifeline: 'Governors Have Got to Own This'

HHS Secretary on 988 Lifeline: 'Governors Have Got to Own This'
August 3, 2022

The 988 hotline could be transformational — if done right

The 988 hotline could be transformational — if done right
August 3, 2022

U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins July 16

U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins July 16
July 27, 2022

Experts hope LGBTQ youth will call 988, a new suicide lifeline number

Experts hope LGBTQ youth will call 988, a new suicide lifeline number
July 20, 2022

Answering the Call, Part 3: America's New Crisis Line Goes Live

Answering the Call, Part 3: America's New Crisis Line Goes Live
July 20, 2022

Sharon Jenkins Tucker, 1956-2022

Sharon Jenkins Tucker, 1956-2022
July 20, 2022

What Is 988? Behind the New Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Number

What Is 988? Behind the New Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Number
July 13, 2022

One in Six Calls to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline End Without Reaching a Counselor

One in Six Calls to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline End Without Reaching a Counselor
July 13, 2022

988 Digital Day of Action

988 Digital Day of Action
July 6, 2022

Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care

Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care
July 6, 2022

Implementation Guidance Playbooks Webinar

Implementation Guidance Playbooks Webinar
June 29, 2022

Arizona behavioral health experts say 988 will create a more appropriate and patient-friendly crisis response system

Arizona behavioral health experts say 988 will create a more appropriate and patient-friendly crisis response system
June 29, 2022

Mental health groups express concern about readiness of new suicide prevention hotline

Mental health groups express concern about readiness of new suicide prevention hotline
June 22, 2022

988 Day of Visibility on June 16, 2022

988 Day of Visibility on June 16, 2022
June 15, 2022

There's a new national hotline for mental health. How will we pay for it?

There's a new national hotline for mental health. How will we pay for it?
June 15, 2022

988: Answering the Call Webinar on June 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM ET

988: Answering the Call
June 8, 2022

We are so excited to share the public-facing Community Experience Dashboards! Check them out at cep.ucsd.edu

We are so excited to share the public-facing Community Experience Dashboards! Check them out at cep.ucsd.edu
June 8, 2022

Georgia is getting ready to roll out 988 crisis line — and respond to needs

Georgia is getting ready to roll out 988 crisis line — and respond to needs
June 8, 2022

Lived Experience and 988 Survey

Lived Experience and 988 Survey
June 8, 2022

Energy & Commerce full Committee markup last week, in an introductory statement, Rep. Cárdenas spoke on the urgency of implementing 988, and support for harm reduction methods.

Energy & Commerce full Committee markup last week, in an introductory statement, Rep. Cárdenas spoke on the urgency of implementing 988, and support for harm reduction methods.
June 1, 2022

With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off

With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off
June 1, 2022

3 lessons Washington can learn from how Arizona helps people in mental health crisis

3 lessons Washington can learn from how Arizona helps people in mental health crisis
June 1, 2022

Locking People Up Is No Way to Treat Mental Illness

Locking People Up Is No Way to Treat Mental Illness
June 1, 2022

Nationwide Mental Health Crisis number to change how the US approaches suicide prevention

Nationwide Mental Health Crisis number to change how the US approaches suicide prevention
May 25, 2022

All Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Refer Calls to County Mobile Crisis Response Team

All Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Refer Calls to County Mobile Crisis Response Team
May 18, 2022

First-Ever Youth Mental Health Forum at The White House

First-Ever Youth Mental Health Forum at The White House
May 18, 2022

Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night.

Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night.
May 11, 2022

How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues

How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
May 4, 2022

Listen: A new hotline could save lives during mental health crises — if someone answers the phone

Listen: A new hotline could save lives during mental health crises — if someone answers the phone
May 4, 2022

For Oklahomans facing mental health crises, 988 call center could make 'world of difference'

For Oklahomans facing mental health crises, 988 call center could make 'world of difference'
April 27, 2022

New suicide hotline number is unknown to most Americans

New suicide hotline number is unknown to most Americans
April 27, 2022

SAMHSA 988 Brand Elements

SAMHSA 988 Brand Elements
April 27, 2022

What Is 988, the New Mental Health Crisis Hotline?

What Is 988, the New Mental Health Crisis Hotline?
April 20, 2022

The New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Could Save Lives—and Cost Them

The New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Could Save Lives—and Cost Them
April 20, 2022

CEO Alliance for Mental Health Launches Campaign to Drive 988 Crisis Hotline Preparedness

CEO Alliance for Mental Health Launches Campaign to Drive 988 Crisis Hotline Preparedness
April 20, 2022

Civilian Crisis Response A Toolkit for Equitable Alternatives to Police

Civilian Crisis Response A Toolkit for Equitable Alternatives to Police
April 13, 2022

Charities Are Contributing to Growing Mistrust of Mental-Health Text-Message Crisis Lines — Here’s Why

Charities Are Contributing to Growing Mistrust of Mental-Health Text-Message Crisis Lines — Here’s Why
April 6, 2022

Pandemic heightens focus on mental health care as new hotline number launches

Pandemic heightens focus on mental health care as new hotline number launches
April 6, 2022

Napolitano, Katko, Cárdenas & Stewart Launch Bipartisan 988 & Crisis Services Task Force

Napolitano, Katko, Cárdenas & Stewart Launch Bipartisan 988 & Crisis Services Task Force
March 30, 2022

Strengthening Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs: Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Issues

Strengthening Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs: Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Issues
March 30, 2022

Bill backs up new 988 suicide prevention line with funding

Bill backs up new 988 suicide prevention line with funding
March 23, 2022

The suicide lifeline will soon be 3 digits: Is the country ready for the switch to 988?

The suicide lifeline will soon be 3 digits: Is the country ready for the switch to 988?
March 23, 2022

Gov. Newsom hails more state funding, shelters in fight against homelessness

Gov. Newsom hails more state funding, shelters in fight against homelessness
March 23, 2022

If you need life advice, press two. If you need a pep talk from kindergartners, press three.

If you need life advice, press two. If you need a pep talk from kindergartners, press three.
March 16, 2022

As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready

As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready
March 16, 2022

33 days without sunlight: Why hundreds of Washington kids are living in windowless emergency rooms

33 days without sunlight: Why hundreds of Washington kids are living in windowless emergency rooms
March 16, 2022

This is why it’s so hard to find mental health counseling right now

This is why it’s so hard to find mental health counseling right now
March 9, 2022

Biden plan would tackle chronic gaps in mental health care

Biden plan would tackle chronic gaps in mental health care
March 9, 2022

Trauma Normalized For Young Men of Color

Trauma Normalized For Young Men of Color
March 9, 2022

Overdoses far exceed COVID deaths in a San Francisco district. The mayor has a plan

Overdoses far exceed COVID deaths in a San Francisco district. The mayor has a plan
March 9, 2022

A meaningful life is possible amid suffering, some therapists say

A meaningful life is possible amid suffering, some therapists say
March 2, 2022

Lawmakers face pressure to pass mental health legislation

Lawmakers face pressure to pass mental health legislation
March 2, 2022

No guns, no badges, no sirens. San Diego County reimagines response to mental health calls

No guns, no badges, no sirens. San Diego County reimagines response to mental health calls
March 2, 2022

Mapping The Mental Health Of Our Communities: Explore The Data. Create Change.

Mapping The Mental Health Of Our Communities: Explore The Data. Create Change.
February 23, 2022

Mental health push in Congress sparks lobbying frenzy

Mental health push in Congress sparks lobbying frenzy
February 23, 2022

Senate Finance Committee hearing: Protecting Youth Mental Health - An Advisory and Call to Action

Senate Finance Committee hearing: Protecting Youth Mental Health - An Advisory and Call to Action
February 16, 2022

HELP Committee Hearing on Mental Health Crisis (Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee)

HELP Committee Hearing on Mental Health Crisis (Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee)
February 16, 2022

What Congress, states need to do to set up 988

What Congress, states need to do to set up 988
February 9, 2022

Answering the Call, Part 1: America’s New Mental Health Crisis Line

Answering the Call, Part 1: America’s New Mental Health Crisis Line
February 9, 2022

What We Misunderstand About Suicide Among Black Americans

What We Misunderstand About Suicide Among Black Americans
February 9, 2022

Eleanor Owen: A lifetime of effort to save her son

Eleanor Owen: A lifetime of effort to save her son
February 9, 2022

Crisis Text Line ends data-sharing relationship with for-profit spinoff

Crisis Text Line ends data-sharing relationship with for-profit spinoff
February 2, 2022

Suicide hotline shares data with for-profit spinoff, raising ethical questions

Suicide hotline shares data with for-profit spinoff, raising ethical questions
February 2, 2022

Washington police stop responding to mental health crisis calls after reform bill passes

Washington police stop responding to mental health crisis calls after reform bill passes
February 2, 2022

‘This can happen to anyone:’ Mental health experts react to death of former Miss USA

‘This can happen to anyone:’ Mental health experts react to death of former Miss USA
February 2, 2022

2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress

2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress
January 26, 2022

Sustainable Funding for Mental Health Crisis Services: Coding Guidelines to Support Standardized Billing and Access to Coverage from All Insurers

Sustainable Funding for Mental Health Crisis Services: Coding Guidelines to Support Standardized Billing and Access to Coverage from All Insurers
January 26, 2022

Mobile Crisis Teams: A State Planning Guide for Medicaid-Financed Crisis Response Services

Mobile Crisis Teams: A State Planning Guide for Medicaid-Financed Crisis Response Services
January 26, 2022

Federal Policy Recommendations to Support State Implementation of Medicaid-Funded Mobile Crisis Programs

Federal Policy Recommendations to Support State Implementation of Medicaid-Funded Mobile Crisis Programs
January 26, 2022

Addressing the unprecedented behavioral-health challenges facing Generation Z

Addressing the unprecedented behavioral-health challenges facing Generation Z
January 26, 2022

Building a sustainable behavioral health crisis continuum

Building a sustainable behavioral health crisis continuum
January 19, 2022

Call Centers on ‘Shoestring Budget’ for Suicide Prevention Line

Call Centers on ‘Shoestring Budget’ for Suicide Prevention Line
January 19, 2022

Emergency Departments a Frayed Safety Net for Behavioral, Mental Health

Emergency Departments a Frayed Safety Net for Behavioral, Mental Health
January 19, 2022

As a Logic song topped the charts, helpline saw more calls and fewer suicides

Crisis in the News
January 5, 2022

Many states aren’t ready for a 988 crisis line. The deadline is looming

Crisis in the News
January 5, 2022

New Medicaid Option Promotes Enhanced Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Care

Crisis in the News
January 5, 2022

Most States Have Not Yet Acted to Support New 988 Behavioral Health Lifeline

Most States Have Not Yet Acted to Support New 988 Behavioral Health Lifeline
November 3, 2021

New Research Suggests 911 Call Centers Lack Resources to Handle Behavioral Health Crises

New Research Suggests 911 Call Centers Lack Resources to Handle Behavioral Health Crises
November 3, 2021

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $15 Million to 20 States for Mobile Crisis Intervention

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $15 Million to 20 States for Mobile Crisis Intervention
September 22, 2021

State loses mental health lawsuit over emergency room boarding

State loses mental health lawsuit over emergency room boarding
May 19, 2021

Most States Have Not Yet Acted to Support New 988 Behavioral Health Lifeline

Opinion: We need to rethink mental health care — and the assumptions we have about what support means
May 12, 2021

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Over or Under?

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TOOLS

Centerstone’s “Governance and Use of Artificial Intelligence” Policy

February 07, 2024

Medicaid Upfront and Center with Rusha Grinstead

Medicaid Front and Center
July 19, 2023

Medicaid Upfront and Center with Heather Saunders

Medicaid Front & Center with Heather Saunders
June 21, 2023

The Crisis Now Difference

The Crisis Now Difference
April 26, 2023

Resources from CoE for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity

Resources from the CoE for LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
April 12, 2023

Medicaid Resources from Virginia and Arizona

Medicaid Resources from Arizona and Virginia
March 29, 2023

How to Arrange a Police Ride Along

How to Arrange a Police Ride Along
October 26, 2022

Sustainable Funding for Mental Health Crisis Services

Sustainable Funding for Mental Health Crisis Services
January 26, 2022

Financing Visual - All Numbers FY21 Enacted

Financing Visual - All Numbers FY21 Enacted
September 15, 2021

A Bold Vision for America’s Mental Well-being: It’s Time to Redesign the U.S. Mental & Behavioral Health System

A Bold Vision for America’s Mental Well-being
September 9, 2021

On September 9, 2021 Senators Bennet (D-CO) and Cornyn (R-TX) released a white paper titled A Bold Vision for America’s Mental Well-being: It’s Time to Redesign the U.S. Mental & Behavioral Health System.

Arizona Medicaid Program - State Level Requirements and Guidance for Crisis Systems

Arizona Medicaid Program - State Level Requirements and Guidance for Crisis Systems
August 3, 2021

Crisis Assessment Levels Matrix

Crisis Assessment Levels Matrix
June 30, 2021

ACR System Diagram - Future State Map

ACR System Diagram - Future State Map
June 30, 2021

NAMI 988 and Crisis State Legislation Map

NAMI 988 and Crisis State Legislation Map
June 30, 2021

Tens of billions are available through Medicaid’s Home and Community Based Services FMAP Increases.

Tens of billions are available through Medicaid’s Home and Community Based Services FMAP Increases.
May 26, 2021

Looking back at a few of the pivotal moments that helped create and shape the crisis services industry

Looking back at a few of the pivotal moments that helped create and shape the crisis services industry.
May 12, 2021

We can predict monthly core crisis flow

We can predict monthly core crisis flow
April 7, 2021

Mobile crisis can safely engage in the community, the vast majority of the time without police accompaniment

Mobile crisis can safely engage in the community, the vast majority of the time without police accompaniment
March 31, 2021

Crisis Now services create cost savings through effective diversion from higher intensity care

Crisis Now services create cost savings through effective diversion from higher intensity care
March 24, 2021

Crisis in most communities is piecemeal or non-existent, but a common flow does exist

Crisis in most communities is piecemeal or non-existent, but a common flow does exist
March 17, 2021

What’s the staffing credentials/ experience/supply needed for Crisis Now services?

What’s the staffing credentials/ experience/supply needed for Crisis Now services?
March 3, 2021

What if... we could see the entire crisis system? Martin Connor

Model Bill for Core State Behavioral Health Crisis Services Systems

Model Bill for Core State Behavioral Health Crisis Services Systems
February 3, 2021

How do we know mobile crisis outreach teams work?

How do we know mobile crisis outreach teams work?
January 13, 2021

Paul Galdys on the KPIs for Crisis Now services in the SAMHSA National Guidelines

Paul Galdys on the KPIs for Crisis Now services in the SAMHSA National Guidelines
December 9, 2020

What is the investment of states deploying the Crisis Now Call Center hub model?

What is the investment of states deploying the Crisis Now Call Center hub model?
November 18, 2020

Dr. Mike Hogan on a focus more systematic than programmatic

Dr. Mike Hogan on a focus more systematic than programmatic
November 11, 2020

Dr. Margie Balfour and Connections Health Solutions CRISES framework for quality metrics

Dr. Margie Balfour and Connections Health Solutions CRISES framework for quality metrics
November 4, 2020

What is the total volume we might see migrate to 988 over time?

What is the total volume we might see migrate to 988 over time?
October 21, 2020

How has 911 implemented its fee structure?

How has 911 implemented its fee structure?
October 14, 2020

CORNER PRESENTATIONS

Tech Corner: How to be an Informed AI Consumer in Crisis Care: What even IS AI?

May 15, 2024

Data Corner with Dr. Margie Balfour: Patient Flow and Reutilization

March 20, 2024

Data Corner: Lessons from a CrisisCrowd Survey

February 21, 2024

Tech Corner: Developing an AI Use and Governance Policy, Centerstone’s Example

February 07, 2024

Data Corner: Mental Health Crisis Screening in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 17, 2024

Tech Corner: 2023 Biden Administration Order for Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy A.I.

Tech Corner: 2023 Biden Administration Order for Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy A.I.
December 13, 2023

Data Corner with Jonathan Purdle

Data Corner with Jonathan Purdle
November 15, 2023

Data Corner: Unraveling Crisis Text Services

Data Corner with Kate LaForge
October 04, 2023

Data Corner: Youth in Crisis

Data Corner: Youth in Crisis
August 09, 2023

Data Corner with Jonathon Purdle

Data Corner with Jonathon Purdle
June 14, 2023

Data Corner with SAMHSA's Dr. Michelle Cornette

Data Corner with SAMHSA's Dr. Michelle Cornette
May 10, 2023

Data Corner

Data Corner
April 12, 2023

Data Corner

Data Corner
March 08, 2023
Data Corner
February 8, 2023
Data Corner
November 16, 2022
Data Corner
September 14, 2022
Data Corner
August 10, 2022
Data Corner
July 20, 2022
Data Corner
June 8, 2022
Data Corner
May 11, 2022
Data Corner
April 13, 2022

Data Corner Bytes

Data Corner Bytes
March 9, 2022

Introduction to the Data Corner

Introduction to the Data Corner
February 9, 2022

Crisis Research Matrix 1.0

Crisis Research Matrix 1.0
September 15, 2021

PARTNER UPDATES

NASMHPD Update: The Link Center

April 03, 2024

NASMHPD Update on Extreme Risk Protection Order (“ERPO”) Laws

March 27, 2024

NASMHPD Highlight: Connecticut DMHAS ACCESS Mental Health for Moms

March 20, 2024

NASMHPD Report by South Carolina Department of Mental Health: Highway to Hope

March 13, 2024

NASMHPD Report by Massachusetts Department of Mental Health: PACT-Y

February 14, 2024

NASMHPD Reports: Trauma and Complex Populations

Models to Keep Improving Responses
January 17, 2024

NASMHPD Reports: 988 Model Bill for 2024

January 10, 2024

NASMHPD Reports: Improving Behavioral Health Services for Individuals with SMI in Rural and Remote Communities (SMI Advisor)

NASMHPD Reports: Improving Behavioral Health Services for Individuals with SMI in Rural and Remote Communities (SMI Advisor)
November 08, 2023

Connected and Strong: Intersectionality

Connected and Strong - Intersectionality
October 25, 2023

NASMHPD Update

NASMHPD Update
October 18, 2023

Connected and Strong: Increasing Equitable Access to Care

Increasing Equitable Access to Care
October 11, 2023

Connected and Strong

Connected and Strong
September 27, 2023

NASMHPD on Behavioral Health Parity Rules and Regulations

NASMHPD Update on Parity
August 23, 2023

New Resource on NASMHPD’s 988 Resource Site

New Resource on NASMHPD’s 988 Resource Site
August 09, 2023

NASMHPD Update with Oklahoma Commissioner Slatton-Hodges

NASMHPD Update with Oklahoma Commissioner
June 21, 2023

NASMHPD Report on EMTALA

NASMHPD Report on EMTALA

NASMHPD Update: The Transformation Transfer Initiative

The Transformation Transfer Initiative
May 31, 2023

NASMHPD Update: Workforce Challenges and Barriers

NASMHPD Update: Workforce Challenges and Barriers
May 24, 2023

FY2023 SAMHSA 988 Notice of Funding Opportunities

FY2023 SAMHSA 988 Notice of Funding Opportunities
May 17, 2023

2 New Reports on State Support for Crisis Services Crisis Stabilization Facilities and Financing Crisis Services, 2022

2 New Reports on State Support for Crisis Services Crisis Stabilization Facilities and Financing Crisis Services, 2022
May 17, 2023

2 New Reports on State Support for Crisis Services Crisis Call Centers and Mobile Crisis Teams, 2022

2 New Reports on State Support for Crisis Services Crisis Call Centers and Mobile Crisis Teams, 2022
May 10, 2023

State Mental Health Agency Support for Crisis Services

State Mental Health Agency Support for Crisis Services
May 03, 2023

Addressing Crisis and Aftercare

Addressing Crisis and Aftercare
April 19, 2023

CONGRESSIONAL OUTLOOK

Looking Back at the Status of FY23 Health Policy Provisions

April 17, 2024

Final FY24 SAMHSA Funding Levels

April 03, 2024

FY 2025 President’s Budget Request

March 20, 2024

Crisis Jam Federal Update: What Could Happen in Congress in 2024

February 07, 2024

Crisis Care Continuum: Federal Legislation

Crisis Care Continuum: Federal Legislation
September 20, 2023

Senate Labor, Health and Human Services FY 2024 Appropriations Bill

Senate Labor, Health and Human Services FY 2024 Appropriations Bill
August 2, 2023

House Labor, Health and Human Services FY2024 Appropriations Bill

House Labor, Health and Human Services FY2024 Appropriations Bill
July 19, 2023

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
June 07, 2023

President's FY2024 Budget Request Breakdown

President's FY2024 Budget Request Breakdown
March 15, 2023
Congressional Outlook
January 11, 2023
Congressional Outlook
December 7, 2022
Congressional Outlook
November 16, 2022
Congressional Outlook
August 24, 2022
Congressional Outlook
May 25, 2022
Fall Congressional Outlook - Mental Health Review
September 15, 2021