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The Capitol Pressroom: Raising Awareness of the 9-8-8 Crisis Hotline

Dutchess County Mental Health Commissioner Jean-Marie Niebuhr joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss how the 9-8-8 crisis hotline supports individuals experiencing mental health crises and to highlight gaps in public awareness of the service across parts of New York State. The conversation underscores the importance of continued outreach to ensure people know how and when to access timely help.

Watch/listen: https://capitolpressroom.org/2026/01/16/9-8-8-crisis-hotline-in-need-of-awareness-boost/