WHAT: The Hill Live: Dialing Into Mental Health: One Year of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

WHO: Rep. Orwall will join a panel of distinguished speakers to discuss the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; specifically, regarding Washington’s successes and challenges implementing our 988 program.

Speakers:

• Xavier Becerra, Secretary, Department of Health & Human Services (appearing virtually)
• Adrienne Breidenstine, Vice President of Policy & Communications, Behavioral Health System Baltimore
• Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Co-Sponsor, Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act
• Tina Orwall, Washington State Representative, 33^rd District; Speaker Pro Tempore, Washington State House of Representatives
• Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT), Co-Chair, Mental Health Caucus
• Laurel Stine, Executive Vice President & Chief Policy Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer, NAMI

Sponsor Perspective:

• Paul Pazen, Chief of Police (Ret.), Denver Police Department

Moderator:

• Bob Cusack, Editor in Chief, The Hill

WHEN: Thursday, July 13, 8:30 – 10:00 A.M. EST

WHERE: Streaming: The program will be streamed online. Register here: https://dialingintomentalhealth.splashthat.com/

In Person: National Press Club Holman Lounge, 539 14^th St. NW, 13^th Floor, Washington, DC 20045

WHY: July marks the one-year anniversary of when the 988 number became available for use as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24 hours a day, 988 provides free, confidential support with trained crisis counselors and is an alternative to 911. As the new line continues its rollout, this program brings together advocates and policymakers to discuss the success and challenges of the first year of the 988 line.