It is time for NYS to decriminalize mental illness and that begins with implementing a 988 number to replace 911 to use in a mental health crisis.
The 9-8-8 legislation signed by Governor Hochul does not include a funding stream. 988 can only be successful if it is fully funded. Sign-on to be kept up to date on 988 advocacy.
By joining the 988 Action Network you will kept up to date on the latest developments about the implementing 988 as well as various advocacy opportunities such as:
Clicking here to send a pre-written letter to Governor Hochul and key decision makers urging them to fund 988.
Broad Coalition of Advocates Come Together to Tell Governor Hochul to Reimagine Crisis and Fund 988
Click here to read the letter signed by a hundred advocacy organizations urging Governor Hochul to fund 988.
Click here to send your own letter to Governor and key leaders urging them to fund 988.
Click here to view links to different media about 988 and the need for a mental health crisis response and decriminalizing mental illness.
Social Media Kit
Click here for a kit with resources to spread the word about funding 988 on Social Media
More 988 Information Coming Soon!