988 Lifeline Administrator Program

Research & Program Focus

This program funds the administrative leadership and operational management of the 988 Lifeline, the national suicide and crisis lifeline providing telephone-based crisis counseling. The funder seeks to strengthen the network of crisis contact centers across the United States by establishing and enforcing national standards of care, quality assurance protocols, and culturally competent service delivery. The 988 Lifeline Administrator will oversee crisis counselor training, maintain network infrastructure, and ensure equitable access to skilled mental health crisis intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, mental health crises, and substance use emergencies. The program emphasizes cultural competence and trauma-informed care principles to serve diverse populations effectively.

At a Glance

• Who can apply: Not stated
• Funding & project length: Not stated
• Award mechanism: Administrative contract/cooperative agreement (implied); specific funding amount not stated
• Key dates: Not stated
• Best fit for: Organizations with crisis services infrastructure, mental health administration, and capacity to manage multi-state call center networks and quality assurance systems

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