The Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services (PA DHS) and Corrections, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department will recognize National Suicide Prevention Month and highlight the statewide Suicide Prevention Plan, a two-year, multi-agency action plan aimed at addressing the mental health needs of all Pennsylvanians and decreasing suicide rates in the Commonwealth.
The Suicide Prevention Plan for Pennsylvania, A Culture of Support and Action, is a collaboration of more than a dozen state agencies and the Governor's affinity commissions that outlines shared goals, provides resources for those seeking help with a mental or behavioral health crisis, and highlights Pennsylvania's alignment with the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro supports behavioral health care and suicide prevention for all Pennsylvanians with the first-ever dedicated state funding for 988 and its network of 14 call centers in Pennsylvania. The budget invests $10 million for 988 to enhance its crisis intervention services, expand mental health resources, and maintain caring, professional, round-the-clock staffing. The budget also includes $5 million to maintain behavioral health crisis walk-in centers, prioritizing regions with limited access to immediate, in-person care and strengthening collaborations among hospitals, community providers, and local responders.
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