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This is the money shot here "988’s effectiveness will be largely dependent on significant investment in pre-crisis care. Prevention should not be a bad word"

As a volunteer crisis counselor I know I do my best to stem the abject pain and hurt my fellow humans feel during a crisis. I work hard to succeed in offering a calm voice that not only listens but hears. In the end when I've offered some help and comfort and support. I cannot help but feel I'm putting out a sofa fire. Their entire house is on fire and more needs to be done as you've advocated for. In case my point is missed MORE!!!!!

We all must keep the light of hope in our eyes ablaze and warriors in our heart strong to create change. We got this as individuals and collective voices screaming for change.

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