Firefighters are making progress on containing the wildfires that have been raging for weeks in Southern California. But even once the physical threat of the fires diminishes, the mental-health toll ...

Anyone in the United States can be connected with a mental health professional by dialing 988 and connecting with the Suicide ...

The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two ...

The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.

The Arkansas Crisis Center is unveiling a new way to receive help, adding its 988 text-to-chat feature which launches Feb. 11 ...

The shift in policy comes, Sheriff Jim Cooper said, after a 2024 ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In it, the ...

It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated ...

The change comes after a federal court ruling that removed the legal protections for officers responding to certain calls.

The decision follows a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found police use of force in such situations unconstitutional.

The Arkansas Crisis Center (ACC) has announced the launch of a new way to get help if experiencing a crisis. 988 is a ...

A crucial piece of legislation, SB 2200, is coming up for a vote on the Senate floor, and its passage is vital for the well-being of our community. This bill will establish the 988 crisis hotline ...