Here's another problem we're solving. Delivering more support for Pennsylvanians struggling with their mental health. Last year, 988 handled more than 145,000 calls from Pennsylvanians who were just crying out for help. This budget provides dedicated state funding for 988 to ensure that when Pennsylvanians pick up the phones to answer, they can get the help that they need from a trained professional. who is waiting to answer. The budget also supports our walk in crisis centers, the places that handle some of our most difficult cases. (20:29–20:41)
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