📞Evaluation of 988 Lifeline Program and its Business Implications
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Summary
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) requests public comment on a new data collection for evaluating the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This initiative aims to enhance services, assess program effectiveness, and ensure better connections to crisis care. The evaluation involves various studies focusing on system-level, client-level, and impact assessments across the U.S.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content discusses the evaluation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and associated funding and operational requirements, which directly impacts businesses engaged in healthcare, crisis intervention, and social services. The proposed data collection and compliance highlight necessary evaluations of programs affecting mental health and substance abuse services.