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Those seeking services or care with the Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) will no longer need to worry about who will take care of their furry friends.
Call center officials in both states say funding in the past two years has allowed them to increase staffing and improve in-state answer rates in preparation for the new national call line.
The new number routes calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Experts say diverting mental health-related calls will take pressure off of emergency room personnel, 911 operators and law enforcement officers.
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Tim DeWeese, the director of Johnson County Mental Health Center, explains how families can cope with reoccurring mass shooting events.