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