Carter Barrett
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With the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline set to launch in days, several states have been beset by staffing crunches, dropped or rerouted calls and lack of planning.
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Preparations to roll out the 988 mental health crisis hotline are in full swing but call centers are scrambling to hire enough people and some states may not be able to handle the volume.
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If a judge rules a person can't make their own decisions, the next step can be a legal guardianship or conservatorship. Some states allow less restrictive options, but advocates say it's not enough.
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An ambulance typically arrives mid-crisis, but a new approach — called community paramedicine — is trying to prevent the emergency altogether.
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