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988 crisis lifeline faces funding shortage

The 988 crisis lifeline is facing a funding shortage despite bipartisan political support. The shortfall threatens the service's continued capacity.

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Reduced crisis-line capacity could limit access to urgent mental-health and suicide-prevention support.

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  1. 988 crisis Lifeline faces funding shortage despite bipartisan support ↗minnpost.com · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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