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Presenter urges people in distress during heat to call 988 and coordinate care
Summary
The presenter said people with behavioral health conditions or emotional distress during extreme heat should coordinate with their behavioral-health providers and use the 988 hotline for support; no programmatic or funding steps were announced.
The presenter advised that anyone experiencing emotional distress or worsening behavioral health symptoms during extreme heat should communicate with their behavioral-health provider and consider the 988 crisis line for immediate support. “Anyone who has a behavioral health condition or is experiencing emotional distress during times of extreme heat should communicate and coordinate their care with their behavioral health care provider or call the 988 for support and resources,” the presenter said.
No specific programs, referrals, or funding were announced; the remarks focused on individual-level actions and community awareness. The presenter closed by urging residents to be aware and take extra care of neighbors with behavioral-health vulnerabilities during heat events.
