The nonprofit organization Vibrant has received $255 million to help administer the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it has granted…
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VA Reports Record Increase in Screenings for Suicide Risk and Follow-up Care
Department says more veterans are receiving screenings and timely evaluations as part of suicide prevention efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced record levels of screenings for…
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HHS Secretary Outlines Suicide Prevention Efforts
Highlights 988 lifeline and comprehensive national strategy to support mental health. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the most recent data from the Substance Abuse and…
Read MoreVA Commemorates Two Years of Improved 988 Hotline Use
The addition of Press 1 increased successful calls per day by 22.7 percent since 2022. This week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the increased use of the…
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State Department’s SATCOM Enhances Global Embassy Connectivity
The initiative offers affordable and reliable satellite communications for crisis response. State Department Chief Information Officer Kelly Fletcher is working to enhance the satellite communications (SATCOM) infrastructure to…
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Navy Audit Exposes Challenges in Suicide Prevention Program
Gaps exist in required training as well as command information. The U.S. Navy conducted an internal audit which found that the implementation of its suicide prevention program has…
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