The Intersection of 911 and 988: Decriminalizing Mental Health Crises
The Health Care Blog
JANUARY 20, 2022
Effective July 2022, a new three-digit telephone number (988) will become the number to call in the case of mental health emergencies. Currently, 911 serves as the default number for people to call, placing the acutely mentally ill on a direct track toward police involvement. This last point deserves more attention.
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