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Transforming Crisis Care Through 988 Lifeline

Imagine you’re facing a mental health crisis. You’re scared, alone, and don’t know where to turn. In such moments, a simple, three-digit number—988—can be a lifeline. The 988 Lifeline connects individuals in crisis to immediate support, guiding them toward the help they need. Recently, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to understand how well the 988 […]

Mental health

Revolutionizing Crisis Response: 21st Century Solutions

In a thought-provoking plenary session at yesterday’s NAMI conference, Dr. Margie Balfour shared her vision for building a 21st-century crisis system. Her insights highlighted the urgent need for a transformative approach to mental health crisis response in the United States, emphasizing the importance of system coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainability. The Future of Crisis Response […]

Mental health

The Power and Challenges of America’s New Suicide Prevention Number: Georgia’s Experience

In recent years, suicide has emerged as a critical public health issue in the United States. The surge in suicide rates, compounded by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing opioid epidemic, has pushed mental health to the forefront of national concern. This growing urgency has catalyzed significant federal responses, including the […]

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Transforming Crisis Care Through 988 Lifeline

Revolutionizing Crisis Response: 21st Century Solutions

The Power and Challenges of America’s New Suicide Prevention Number: Georgia’s Experience

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