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Laredo public health reports surge in 988 calls and eyes SAMHSA grant worth up to $2M over five years
Summary
Dr. Monique, the city’s community health administrator, reported an 82.1% increase in answered 988 calls and a 74.2% increase in total calls year‑over‑year (pending final counts). She also outlined a SAMHSA funding opportunity due April 20 that could provide up to $400,000 annually for suicide‑related systems work.
At the March 25 meeting, the City of Laredo’s community health staff reported a sharp year‑over‑year increase in 988 call volume and highlighted a federal grant opportunity.
Dr. Monique, who identified herself as community health administrator with the Republic Health Project, told the committee that preliminary 988 data show an 82.1% increase in answered calls and a 74.2% increase in overall calls compared with the prior year (counts pending final verification). She said Integral Care provided the 988 data on a voluntary basis and the…
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