“The transition to 988 is just the beginning,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. The long-term vision for 988 is to reimagine the national crisis response system. The Lifeline represents the first step.
Who’s paying for it?
The Biden administration dedicated $432 million to beef up call centers and related services.. The administration has requested more money for the Lifeline in its annual budget. Congress has provided workforce funding, and a mental health legislative package that advanced out of the House would allocate more federal dollars for 988.States are permitted to levy telecommunication fees to provide ongoing funding to 988, which is similar to how 911 is supported.
The long-term vision for 988 is to reimagine the national crisis response system. The Lifeline represents the first step, providing someone to call. The architects of 988 envision a system that will also include someone to respond in person, such as mobile crisis teams, and somewhere to go, including crisis stabilization programs.In the meanwhile, she said 988 is saving lives.
“For people who might be experiencing suicidal ideation or thoughts of harm, who might be in other types of crisis, having somebody to talk to can make all the difference,” she said. “Knowing a 10-digit number is hard under the best of circumstances. Especially when you’re in a crisis, it’s incredibly difficult.”
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