In light of the draft of a leaked majority Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade, I want to call your attention to the people that would be impacted most by the end of legalized abortion across the United States. 🧵:
Friendly reminder that suicide prevention isn’t just saying “here if you need to talk!” and posting a hotline number. it’s healthcare. it’s housing. it’s adequate social welfare. it’s food security. it’s actually being able to access mental health services quickly.
Last year, Denver launched a pilot program redirecting some 911 calls to a unit of mental and physical health professionals.
Of the 750 incidents they responded to, ZERO were escalated to violence or arrest. This is a model other cities should follow. https://t.co/uLT1XDw8BN