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This resolution urges healthcare providers in Georgia to help promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by including information about the service in their recorded patient messages. The resolution acknowledges that behavioral health conditions are critical public health issues and that 988 is a national three-digit number specifically designed to connect individuals with suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources, which are distinct from emergency services like 911. In Georgia, 988 calls, texts, and chats are answered by the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 24/7, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is already working to educate the public about the service. The resolution specifically calls for healthcare providers to incorporate 988 information into their recorded messages and asks the state department to develop a standardized script for providers to use. Additionally, the resolution directs the House of Representatives' Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including the state department, public, and press, to help raise awareness about this important mental health resource.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71615