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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: November 15, 2022 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Presentation on 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Quintana Stewart, Health Director, 919- <br /> 245-2412 <br /> Lisa DeCiantis, MA, LCMHC <br /> Lisa.DeCiantis a( dhhs.nc.gov <br /> Saarah Waleed <br /> Saara.waleed(a�dhhs.nc.gov <br /> PURPOSE: To receive information regarding the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. <br /> BACKGROUND: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — previously known as the National Suicide <br /> Prevention Lifeline — is a national network of more than 200 crisis centers that helps thousands <br /> of people overcome crises every day. Local and state sources as well as the Department of Health <br /> and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) <br /> support these centers. <br /> As of July 16, 2022, all calls and text messages to "988" route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline <br /> call center. <br /> Adult Mental Health Program Coordinator Lisa DeCiantis and Community Mental Health Section <br /> Chief Saarah Waleed from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be <br /> present at the meeting to share information and answer questions. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br />