Upcoming Events

State and Tribal 988 Partnerships: Working Together to Improve the Crisis Response System in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities
Date/Time:
May 13, 2025 - 02:00 pm EDT

This webinar explores the importance of building strong partnerships between Tribes, Tribal organizations, and state governments to improve crisis care access for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. With disproportionately high suicide rates and limited resources, many Tribes face challenges in providing crisis services on their own. The session highlights collaborative strategies to strengthen support across the crisis continuum of care for AI/AN individuals.

Bridging the Gap: Building Capacity to Adress the 988 Crisis System Response Needs in Rural Populations Webinar​
Date/Time:
May 15, 2025 - 02:00 pm EDT

This webinar will explore the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing crisis services, from geographic barriers to limited resources. Experts will share strategies and promising practices for strengthening rural crisis systems, including insights on implementing the 988 crisis line in rural settings. Real-world examples will highlight effective solutions to improve accessibility and ensure timely support for rural populations.

Family and Systems Integration in Crisis Services for Children and Youth Webinar​
Date/Time:
May 22, 2025 - 02:00 pm EDT

This webinar explores the critical role families play in supporting children and youth during behavioral health crises. Participants learned strategies for integrating families into crisis response systems, with a focus on best practices and models like Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). Case studies and expert insights highlighted how family involvement improves outcomes and strengthens systems of care.