Nov 30, 2023

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Rising concerns about mental health and substance use disorder have led to new policy initiatives and funding to improve access and quality of services to address the mental health crisis. Notably, a relatively new three-digit number to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 access to crisis counselors for everyone, regardless of financial ability. In addition to 988, federal guidelines detail a comprehensive crisis continuum that contains three core components: crisis call centers, mobile crisis units and short-term crisis stabilization centers.

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