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Behavioral Health Friendship Line

Project Description

Funding to continue the statewide behavioral health Friendship Line to provide crisis intervention and emotional support for California's older adults.

Budget Details

Funding Sources: HCBS/OARR (Older Adult Recovery and Resiliency)
Budget: $2.1 million
Deadline for Expenditure: December 31, 2024

Quarterly Status Updates 2022

Quarter 1: January - March

Program active

Quarter 2: April - June

Program active

Quarter 3: July - September

Program active

Quarter 4: October - December

Program active

Quarterly Status Updates 2023

Quarter 1: January - March

Program active

Quarter 2: April - June

Program active

Quarter 3: July - September

Program active

Quarter 4: October - December

Program active

If you’re lonely or feeling down, you’ll always find a friendly voice willing to listen at Friendship Line California , 888-670-1360.