We are one step closer to creating a robust 988 crisis care continuum in California! ⭐ What happened. Governor Newsom signed new requirements into law that strengthen accountability, improve coordination, and modernize funding for California's 988 crisis response system—tackling key challenges that have stood in the way of an integrated, full functioning statewide system. The changes help establish clear statewide leadership, create a more sustainable funding process, improve 988-911 interoperability, and better integrate mobile crisis teams into the 988 system. This language reflects AB 2093, introduced by assemblyrbk and co-sponsored by the steinberginstitute. It was included in AB 173, the 2026-27 health budget trailer bill, signed by the Governor on September 18, 2026. ⭐ Why it matters. Since launching in 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has connected over 1 million Californians to needed support, with monthly calls doubling and counselors de-escalating situations that on...