More than half of firearm deaths in California are suicide. A mental health crisis hotline is critical to getting people care without involving police.
A key committee votes Wednesday on a bill to create a mental health emergency response system in California. The 988 hotline would connect callers with around-the-clock intervention, including mobile crisis support teams staffed by mental health professionals and trained peers.
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Dear Assemblymember,
As your constituent, I urge you to vote YES on AB 988 to create a mental health emergency response system in California. The 988 hotline would connect callers with around-the-clock intervention, including mobile crisis support teams staffed by mental health professionals and trained peers.
More than half of firearm deaths in California are by suicide. It's critical that we find meaningful solutions. Please vote YES on AB 988.