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This resolution commends the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a national three-digit phone number established to improve access to mental health and suicide prevention resources. The resolution highlights that 988 provides a critical service distinct from 911, offering direct support for individuals experiencing mental health crises or having suicidal thoughts. In Georgia, these calls, texts, and chats are answered by the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) around the clock, every day of the year. The resolution emphasizes the lifeline's potential to save lives by reducing stigma, encouraging people to seek help, and providing timely care while also reducing the burden on emergency rooms and law enforcement. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives formally recognizes the outstanding service of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and expresses support for its continued success, with the Clerk of the House authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71911