Advancing Mental Health Crisis Care Through Public Policy

Mental health crises do not wait for an appointment. They arrive unannounced, often when people are least prepared to deal with them.

For many people, the lifeline in those critical moments is the newly implemented 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — a crucial tool in our collective effort to provide support in times of crisis.

As vital as this service is, it’s not an endpoint. It’s the beginning of a longer journey, requiring seamless integration between public mental health crisis services and clinicians in health care settings.

Bridging the gap between crisis response and ongoing care