Publication: The Hill
California officials announced the launch of the state’s first toll-free mental health line, Assemblymember Phil Ting (D) said Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) allocated $10.8 million over three years for the California Peer-Run Warm Line, which will feature nonemergency emotional support and referrals to all residents, according to a statement from Ting’s office.
The “warm line” will serve to meet the needs of people who are seeking emotional or mental assistance but are not in crisis.
“When addressing issues surrounding health, the conversation must also include emotional wellness. This new state resource builds on our current mental health system by serving a population that is not in crisis but still in need of support,” said Ting, who has championed the initiative.