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SAMHSA Awards $255 Million to Administer 988 Lifeline

Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Date
May 15, 2026
Summary
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded Vibrant Emotional Health $255 million to administer a suicide and crisis hotline. The 988 Lifeline allows people to reach crisis counselors 24/7 for help with a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis.
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Access · Behavioral health workforce · Funding · Substance use and misuse · Suicide and suicide prevention