SAMHSA awards $255 million to support 988 Lifeline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on May 15 announced a $255 million award to Vibrant Emotional Health to administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a network of 200+ crisis centers that has handled more than 25 million calls, texts, chats, and American Sign Language videophone contacts since launching in July 2022, the association's news release stated.

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Mental Health Weekly
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2026-05-21
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34883
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Mental Health via Writing
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SAMHSA awards $255 million to support 988 Lifeline

Valerie A. Canady
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SAMHSA awards $255 million to support 988 Lifeline

Valerie A. Canady
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Abstract

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on May 15 announced a $255 million award to Vibrant Emotional Health to administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a network of 200+ crisis centers that has handled more than 25 million calls, texts, chats, and American Sign Language videophone contacts since launching in July 2022, the association's news release stated.

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