Event Brief
988 crisis centers seek more funding in CA
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM ET
Summary: 988 operators say California crisis centers can’t keep up with demand and are requesting additional state funding.
WHO: 988 crisis hotline operators and California crisis centers
WHAT: Operators are asking the state for more funding to meet rising demand for crisis support
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: 988 operators are requesting additional state funding because crisis centers are struggling to keep up with the volume of calls
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