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Save the date: 988 Day is 9/8 It’s a national day of action to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and show what compassionate care looks like in action. Whether through a campaign, a conversation, or a single post, your outreach can help connect more people to life-saving support. Mark your calendar and start planning how you’ll show up. Let’s lead together and ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Save the Date for 988 Day. 988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough.

We’re here to listen and help – 24/7. If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, please call 988 or 800-273-8255 or text ‘HOPE’ to 20121 now. Doing so will quickly put you in touch with one of our call specialists.

When there’s increased wildfire risk, utility companies may need to turn off power as a last resort to ensure public safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. 211 PSPS Care Coordination connects utility customers with access and functional needs such as a disability, limited transportation, or other conditions for assistance who reside in high fire-risk areas to valuable resources before, during, and after a PSPS. Call 211 to see if you are eligible.

211 California is here to help you before, during and after power outages. With 211, you can build your outage plan and safety kit, get referrals to preparedness programs and more. To start getting ready today, dial 211, text "PREPARE" to 211-211 or visit 211.org.

No matter how big or how small, Help Me Grow Contra Costa can answer parents’ everyday questions about their children from birth to age 5. Call our Help Me Grow Contra Costa hotline available 24 hours a day at 211 to talk to staff trained to help parents with young children. You can also find out about free screenings to check how your child is growing and developing.