How is 988 different from 911?

General Rollout Overview
Written By Tamara Horton

A very important goal of the transformative 988 rollout, over time, is to relieve 911 and law enforcement of some of the increased demand of mental health crises and suicide interventions, and to provide Georgians in crisis with the right resources for their needs.

For more information on 988 you can also check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FAQs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs

Tamara Horton
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