By Chapel Hill Review |
Dec 13, 2023
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) have introduced the Local 9-8-8 Response Act of 2023, a legislation designed to improve the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by strengthening connections to local support centers, protecting user privacy, and expanding access to vital mental health services. The bill is seen as a step forward in enhancing the 9-8-8 service amidst growing awareness of its role.