988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Money Moves

Crisis response network; the focus of the grant

Texts to Virginia's 988 crisis line grew 470% between July 2022 and June 2026; calls rose 205% and chats 82%. The $9.9 million federal grant meant to absorb that growth was scheduled to start September 30, paying for more counselors and for follow-up that connects a crisis contact to ongoing care.

Updated Oct 29