DHCS Seeks Standards for 988 Centers; $20M/yr SAMHSA Grant Could Boost Capacity

Aug 12, 2026

DHCS proposed a state designation process for 988 suicide/crisis centers and said the department applied for a SAMHSA grant that, if awarded, could provide about $20 million per year for three years to the centers; stakeholders urged larger restorations to meet surging call volumes.

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The Senate heard the administration’s proposal to create a statewide designation process and performance standards for California 988 centers and learned of a pending federal grant that could substantially boost 988 funding.

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