In The News (3/11/22 – 3/25/22)

A bi-weekly compilation of news articles on crisis response and 988 implementation.

• The New York Times: As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready (3/13/22)
• Tulsa World: Editorial: 988 mental health line a good start, but more is needed for brain health improvements (3/14/22)
• ABC News: 988: A new number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, but funding in question (3/15/22)
• Fox47: Suicide prevention advocates push for changes in Michigan (3/15/22)
• Ohio Capital Journal: Four months from launch, Ohio lawmakers debate costs of new 988 mental health line (3/17/22)
• USA TODAY: The suicide lifeline will soon be 3 digits: Is the country ready for the switch to 988? (3/17/22)
• NBC News: New bill seeks to ensure upcoming mental health crisis hotline serves the most vulnerable (3/17/22)
• ABC News: Bill backs up new 988 suicide prevention line with funding (3/17/22)
• KSLNewsRadio: Utah mental health centers ready for switch to new 988 number (3/18/22)
• KFOR: Oklahoma Senate approves bill adding suicide prevention resources to school IDs (3/18/22)
• The Washington Post: A new 9-1-1 for mental health is on the way (3/21/22)
• San Antonio Report: Pilot team for mental health 911 calls to deploy next month (3/21/22)