US EditionAmeriCorps Members Are Critical to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Urgent Call for Continued Funding
- Since its inception in early 2022, the national lifeline dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis support has connected with millions of people seeking help during difficult times.
- The acute shortage in the behavioral health workforce and rising demand led to the placement of AmeriCorps members in crisis centers to support the system.
- Trained AmeriCorps members offer real-time, trauma-informed support by answering calls, texts, and chats, providing empathy, stability, and commitment during crises.
- National Mental Health Corps CEO Tricia Harrity emphasized that these responders are not only saving lives daily but also helping to relieve pressure on mental health workers who are dealing with increased demand.
- The sustainability of the AmeriCorps workforce is uncertain due to potential funding shortfalls, which could lead to fewer crisis counselors, slower emergency response, and reduced availability of support services.
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AmeriCorps Members Are Critical to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Urgent Call for Continued Funding
NEWTOWN, Conn., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline continue to rise, AmeriCorps members have become a critical force behind the scenes—answering calls, texts, and chats from people experiencing mental health or substance…
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