The future funding for the crisis system is a mixed bag. At the federal level, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continues to fund 988 at similar levels to previous years (see 988 Mental Health Crisis Line Evolves Nationally, States Seek Stable Funding). 

But the future of 988 crisis services requires state funding as well. Five states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, and Utah) have recurring state appropriations to fund 988 (see #ReimagineCrisis 988 Crisis Response State Legislation Map). Thirteen states permanently fund 988 with a telecom fee imposed on residents. Six more states (Alaska, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Missouri, and the District of Columbia) have pending legislation for 988 funding,…