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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials outlined a two-year statewide suicide-prevention plan Wednesday backed by $15 million for the 988 crisis network and walk-in stabilization centers, expanding the state’s capacity to …
Pennsylvania Directs $15 Million to Crisis Response Network Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The difficult transition from military service to civilian life will take center stage in West Chester this September when a free documentary screening brings veterans, families …
West Chester Screening Explores Veterans, PTSD and the Journey Home Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-PA, Tim Kaine, D-VA, Pete Ricketts, R-NE, and Maggie Hassan, D-NH, introduced legislation this week that would expand federal support for student-led mental …
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Campus Mental Health Outreach Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget provides the state’s first dedicated funding for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, committing $10 million to expand round-the-clock crisis response and another $5 …
Pennsylvania Budget Adds First Dedicated 988 Funding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is investing $255 million to continue operating the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as mental health and substance use crises continue affecting millions …
Federal Officials Pour $255M Into 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said it reached record levels this year for suicide prevention screenings and follow-up evaluations for veterans identified as being at risk …
VA Reports Record Suicide Screening, Follow-Up Rates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health leaders moved on two major fronts this past week, reshaping national vaccine policy oversight while injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the country’s mental …
New Vaccine Voices Named as $231M Boost Expands 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More