More state legislatures need to seriously consider enacting the allowed cell phone bill fee to create dedicate crisis services funding streams at state levels. The federal 988 Implementation Act (round 2) is a good step, but ultimately the success of 988 will come down to whether states embrace the need to build out more prevention services, community-based supports, and 2+ person mental health crisis teams. The federal government can only lead the horse so far...
More state legislatures need to seriously consider enacting the allowed cell phone bill fee to create dedicate crisis services funding streams at state levels. The federal 988 Implementation Act (round 2) is a good step, but ultimately the success of 988 will come down to whether states embrace the need to build out more prevention services, community-based supports, and 2+ person mental health crisis teams. The federal government can only lead the horse so far...