National Association of Counties
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges in nearly every geographic region of the U.S., with rural regions experiencing notably higher rates of serious mental illness. Across the nation, counties are currently preparing to implement the 988-Suicide Lifeline this summer with support from federal resources for improved accessibility of crisis response services. This panel will examine the unique challenges and opportunities for rural communities in building a local crisis response infrastructure through the implementation of 988.
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Connecting Residents to Crisis Care: Implementing the 988 Suicide Lifeline in Rural Communities is a part of 2022 Western Interstate Region Conference.
