Kentucky to receive millions in federal funding for mental health services
Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday. The money will be used to support the 988 suicide prevention lifeline, youth mental health, addiction recovery, doula services and more. “Mental health is just as important as physical health, and devoting more […]
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This commentary is about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24/7 for confidential support. Other resources include the Veterans Crisis Line for Military Veterans (call 988, press 1) and the Trevor Lifeline, the only national 24/7 lifeline for LGBTQ […]