CSBMG’s Blog

When someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a substance use crisis, or another behavioral health emergency, the first challenge should not be figuring out where to call. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was created to provide a simple, memorable entry point to trained crisis support.

As the population of older adults continues to grow, conversations about aging often focus on health, independence, and quality of life. However, another issue deserves equal attention: the financial reality of accessing long-term services and supports.

When conversations about addiction occur, attention often centers on the most visible moments of crisis: overdose, withdrawal, detoxification, hospitalization, suicide attempts, or residential treatment.

As the population of older adults continues to grow, conversations about aging often focus on health, independence, and quality of life. However, another issue deserves equal attention: the financial reality of accessing long-term services and supports.