988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs is sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis. The purpose of the program is to expand efforts among Lifeline crisis centers to support individuals post-contact to provide continued support and linkages to decrease suicide, deaths by overdose and future crisis events by: (1) ensuring the systematic follow-up of suicidal pers…

## View Grant Opportunity 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FG-26-004 Funding Opportunity Title:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Health Expected Number of Awards:30 Assistance Listings:93.

00R -- 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jun 17, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 17, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 17, 2026 Archive Date:Aug 16, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 7,500,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligibility is limited to crisis centers that are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and provide 24/7 services.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Description:The purpose of the program is to expand efforts among Lifeline crisis centers to support individuals post-contact to provide continued support and linkages to decrease suicide, deaths by overdose and future crisis events by: (1) ensuring the systematic follow-up of suicidal persons who contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (2) providing enhanced coordination of crisis stabilization, crisis respite, mobile crisis outreach (MCO) response services and other services on the crisis continuum of care; (3) reducing unnecessary police, fire and emergency medical services engagement to allow first responders to focus on public safety; and (4) improving connections to ongoing support and recovery for high-risk populations.

Link to Additional Information:FY2026 Cooperative Agreements for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management