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9-8-8 Lifeline

A national hotline for individuals experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, accessible by calling or texting 988.

Cybersecurity incidents

Events that threaten the security of computer systems or data, such as unauthorized access, data theft, or system disruptions by malicious actors.

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Weaknesses in computer systems or software that could be exploited by malicious actors to compromise security.

Public Health Service Act

A major federal law that governs many aspects of public health in the United States, including mental health services.

Network administrator

The organization responsible for managing the central infrastructure and operations of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program, connecting callers to crisis centers.

Local and regional crisis centers

Individual centers that answer calls, texts, and chats to the 988 Lifeline, providing direct support to individuals in crisis within their communities.

Comptroller General of the United States

The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that audits federal programs and spending for Congress.