988 – The Three Cs To Make The Three Digits Work
The new three-digit, national “988” number for suicide prevention is now live, connecting consumers who are suicidal or in a mental health crisis to behavioral health provider organizations. And while the build up to this resource has been much anticipated, there are already concerns. Some mental health activists see the new number as “too close” to 911, and could result in intervention by authorities without the caller’s consent or cooperation. There is a funding issue. The Federal Government has sent …
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