Representative Steve Eliason on 988: How Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Takes Ongoing Attention by Legislators
Utah State Rep. Steve Eliason shares the early beginnings of 988 and what legislators need to keep in mind.
How Co-Location at 911 Call Centers Strengthens Behavioral Health Connectivity, Whether In-Person or Virtual
When a behavioral health diversion team went from in-person to virtual co-location at the Tucson 911 call center, the program grew.
The Vital Role of 988 Lifeline’s Follow-up Contacts to the Crisis Care Continuum
Writers Christy Malik and Nili Ezekiel dive into 988 Lifeline’s follow-up services and how it’s critical to the crisis care continuum.
The Teen Brain in Crisis and Partnering with Law Enforcement
The excuse for not sufficiently investing in kids is that they’re more resilient. Dr. Jeff Bostic says their brain plasticity makes the early years the ideal time to help.
Steve Miccio on Peer-led Mental Health Crisis Care
Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA, shares the power of peer-led mental health crisis care.
988 and Deaf Services
Only a handful of states can address the deaf community. Most depend on ad hoc arrangements.
Milwaukee County on Providing the Right Care at the Right Place and at the Right Time
Milwaukee County has built out a robust crisis continuum and scaffolded a critical 211-988 relationship to ensure people’s quality-of-life and behavioral health needs are met.
It’s Time the Behavioral Health Field Expand Their Definition of Lived Experience
Amy Watson says expanding the concept of lived expertise would result in a better, more culturally competent crisis response.
Georgia Innovator Built a System of Connection to Better Serve People Like His Son
Gregg Graham developed Behavioral Health Link so people in crisis have a system of connection they can reach 24 hours a day, at no cost.
Why Partnering With 911 and First Responders Is Crucial to the Success of 988
For 988 to work, first responders must be able to easily and rapidly connect people to care.
