Ohio lawmakers work to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline
Published By PBS News Hour on January 28, 2023
Gail K. Pavliga In The News
Since its launch last July, the nationwide 988 hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts and chats. The launch got a boost from the federal government, with future funding expected to come from states — but only 16 states have plans in place so far. Ohio state Rep. Gail Pavliga joins John Yang to discuss funding efforts in her state.