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California lands $20.2M federal grant to expand 988 crisis network

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California's Department of Health Care Services received $20,195,467 from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for its 988 crisis line. The award covers September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2029 and pays for more counselors plus faster response on calls, chats and texts.

Updated Oct 21