We’re excited to share this article from Psychiatry Online featuring insights from one of our very own Board Members Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan
The article highlights a significant change in crisis intervention: when callers dial 988, they’re now routed directly to local resources.
This means that instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, individuals in crisis receive assistance that's tailored to their community’s specific services and needs, ensuring a more timely, compassionate. and effective response.
At The Miles Hall Foundation, we believe that informed dialogue and collaborative action are key to advancing mental health research, policy, and practice. This article is a powerful reminder of our commitment to these ideals—and we’re proud to see leaders on our Board like Dr. Rafla-Yuan contributing to making the change necessary to save lives.
We invite you to read the full article and join us in championing continued progress in decriminalizing and supporting those experiencing mental health emergencies.