California AB1540 aims to reinstate specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention services within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
California AB1540 seeks to address the urgent mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth by reinstating specialized suicide prevention services within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The bill mandates the California Health and Human Services Agency to contract with qualified entities specializing in LGBTQ+ suicide prevention. These entities must comply with privacy laws and ensure culturally competent responses. The bill emphasizes the need for immediate action due to rising mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth, exacerbated by bullying, hate crimes, and discrimination.
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