WellSpace Health was recently featured in The Sacramento Bee for its role in California’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s crisis response system.
As the owner and operator of 988 Sacramento and a key partner in crisis response efforts across California, WellSpace Health plays a critical role in ensuring people experiencing mental health crises can access timely, compassionate care.
The article highlights growing demand for 988 services statewide, as well as the need for sustainable funding and coordination to support this essential safety net. WellSpace Health’s leadership team — including COO Christie Gonzalez and CEO Jonathan Porteus — shared insight on the importance of investing in crisis services that reduce strain on emergency systems and prioritize care over enforcement.
WellSpace Health looks forward to working with the Legislature and the Governor to ensure 988 is appropriately supported in this year’s budget — because meeting the scale of need requires sustainable investment.