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Read. Follow. Verify.Request for 7 New Grant-Funded Staff Positions for 988 Crisis Center
Record date · December 14, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to add seven full-time staff positions to the Community Support Services Crisis Center. These positions are intended to support the implementation and operation of the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
This action would increase the staffing capacity of the local crisis center by seven full-time roles, funded entirely by grants, to handle the volume of calls and services associated with the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Community Support Services Crisis Center staff
The center will increase its total headcount by seven full-time employees.
County taxpayers
The county is expanding its workforce for a specific public health service using grant funding.
Key Facts
- The request seeks authorization for 7 additional full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.
- The positions are designated for the Community Support Services Crisis Center.
- The new staff are intended to support the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- The positions are explicitly identified as grant-funded.
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- The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' on the Board of County Commissioners agenda.
- The request was introduced on November 9, 2021.
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Expansion of 988 Support
The document reflects a local government effort to scale up infrastructure specifically to meet the demands of the national 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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