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Madison County accepts $15,000 Help Center grant to fund 988 follow-up and mental-health advocate
Summary
The board approved a $15,000 grant from Help Center Incorporated to support a newly hired mental-health advocate in public health who will follow up with residents who contact 988 and to offset onboarding costs.
Madison County commissioners approved acceptance of a $15,000 grant from Help Center Incorporated to support a newly hired mental-health advocate in the public-health office. The position — described by staff as starting in August — will provide follow-up services for residents who contact 988 and help align callers with local resources.
County staff said the grant helps offset the cost of onboarding the new staff member and strengthens local follow-up capacity for crisis contacts routed through the 988 system. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved acceptance of the grant without further discussion.
The action aims to increase local continuity of care and coordination between the 988 crisis line and county public-health follow-up services; staff will report back on implementation and service alignment.
