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Guiding Questions for Funders on 988 & Mental Health Crisis Reform
To accompany our recent crisis reform guide, here are key questions to help funders learn about how their community currently responds to mental health crises and identify ways to engage locally.
From a Moment of Crisis to a Reason for Hope: A Personal Story
Miriam Pearsall, former Executive Fellow at Well-Being Trust, shares a personal story about her experience with a police response to her mental health crisis, and her hope about how 988 will transform emergency mental health response.
Five Common Misconceptions About 988
There are many myths about 988 and its implementation. Here, Dr. Tom Insel helps clarify the facts for funders who want to get involved.
Funder Perspective: Philanthropy’s Unique Opportunity to Support 988 and Crisis Reform
With the national 988 mental health crisis hotline soon launching on July 16th, Peg’s Foundation and Mindful Philanthropy share our insights on why funders should support crisis reform and how to meet this unique moment for lasting impact.
988: An Opportunity to Build a Better Mental Health Crisis System
This July, the launch of the nationwide 988 mental health hotline presents funders with a unique opportunity to create a robust crisis response system that supports people with mental health challenges before, during, and after their most vulnerable times.
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