This will be our reality, it just may take a bit more time to get right.
Call-In Concerns
One of Miller’s biggest concerns is wait times.
Calls are fielded through state crisis centers, which are critically underfunded and, consequently, understaffed.
Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight
Without proper funding and staffing, higher call volumes could leave callers in distress during crucial moments.
“That is at least until our lines are fully staffed and financially supported.”
He hopes that one day, it will be as widely known as dialing 911 in an emergency.
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