“That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort to continue to get the word out about 988 and ensure that the system is doing the work it was intended to do and getting crisis response services to Americans in need in a timely and effective manner.” “As we mark one year since the introduction of the 988 crisis response service, it’s critical that Congress continues our oversight and implementation efforts to ensure that every American gets help when they need it,” said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. I am proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing the 988 Implementation Act to build upon the critical progress we have made, and further ensure that our communities are properly equipped with crisis-response services.” “Everyday, millions of Americans face mental challenges and are unsure where to go for help,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “The 988 hotline streamlines resources for those in need, as part of a network of over 200 local crisis centers, yet only thirteen-percent of adults are aware of this critical resource. My 988 Implementation Act will provide the support that we need to save more lives and improve the standard of crisis care across the country.” That is why we need to fully invest in 988 and the broader mental health crisis care continuum at the federal level. Answering a call from someone experiencing a mental health crisis is a great first step, but we must ensure that there’s someone who can come provide more support if necessary, and somewhere to go if they need further care. “Since then, millions of callers have received crucial mental health care through the three-digit number, but we know that more resources are needed for the success of the lifeline. “The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched one year ago, and it is saving lives,” said Congressman Cárdenas. Thanks to Congressman Cárdenas for his passionate leadership in building our mental health crisis response infrastructure, and thanks to all my colleagues for their support of this urgently needed legislation.” “Our country faces a mental health crisis that has left millions of our people feeling alone and helpless,” said Congressman Raskin. “I’m proud to help reintroduce the bipartisan 988 Implementation Act, which will build on the progress we achieved last year in supporting our local crisis call centers by vastly expanding access to mental health crisis response teams. This comprehensive legislation will provide federal resources for states to implement their crisis response infrastructure one year after the launch of 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) reintroduced the 988 Implementation Act with Congressmembers Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Grace Napolitano (CA-31), Don Beyer (VA-08).
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-80 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Raskin’s interview comes ahead of the release of his memoir, “Unthinkable,” on Tuesday, which recalls his family’s experience grappling with his son’s suicide and the violent insurrection. But on that day, he was a constitutional patriot.” Up until that point, Raskin said, he believes Pence “went along with way too much during the Trump administration. Raskin in his interview credited Pence as “a hero” that day for refusing Trump’s order to reject Joe Biden’s certification. The very worst thing that could ever happen to me already happened,” he said. “I didn’t feel any fear the entire time and I think that was because of Tommy.
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