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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $77 million in new grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to expand substance-use prevention …
HHS Directs $77 Million to Behavioral Health Programs Read More
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wounded Warrior Project is urging families and communities to identify suicide risks among veterans before they escalate into crises, citing survey data showing more than one-quarter of …
Veteran Suicide Prevention Push Targets Risks Before Crisis 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 HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 28,000 Pennsylvanians have been referred to substance use treatment through a state helpline since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, as officials move to expand round-the-clock behavioral …
PA Expands 24/7 Crisis Help as Demand for Services Surges Read More ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding suicide prevention resources for service members, veterans, and their families through a new statewide initiative backed by nearly $144,000 in grant funding.
Pa. Launches Veteran Suicide Prevention Effort Statewide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with applications due by June …
$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk Read More