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State seeks $10 million for 988 expansion, continues funding for crisis stabilization centers
Summary
Department of Human Services told lawmakers the state—s 988 crisis system is answering more calls in‑state and needs targeted funds to bolster text/chat capacity and interoperability with 911; the governor proposes $10 million for 988 and continuation of $5 million for crisis walk‑in/stabilization centers.
HARRISBURG — Lawmakers heard that Pennsylvania has expanded its 988 crisis call network and is aiming to add funds to sustain and grow services such as text/chat response and crisis stabilization centers.
Secretary Acush told the House appropriations panel that the state currently has 12 988 call centers and two more were about to open. "We are now answering over 90% of the calls from Pennsylvanians right here in Pennsylvania," she said, noting a shift away from out‑of‑state handling. She added that roughly "85% of the people…
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