U.S. Transitions to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2022 | News and Updates

The U.S. has officially transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S....

Baker Administration Selects Statewide Network of Community Behavioral Health Centers

by James Fuccione | Jul 13, 2022 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration announced the selection of community based behavioral health organizations to bring online 25 Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) that will expand access to routine, urgent and crisis treatment for mental health conditions and...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS of MA Foundation, Community Mobility Design Challenge

by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates

Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly may be interested in the following funding opportunities. Community Mobility Design Challenge 2022 (Applications due July 15) Grants of up to $25,000 are available from the National Center for Mobility...

AARP Research Shows Nearly 2 Out of 3 Older Women Regularly Face Discrimination

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Ageism was the most frequently reported type of discrimination among women 50 and older who experience discrimination regularly, according to recent AARP research. A poll of 6,643 women over the age of 18 conducted by AARP and the University of Chicago reveal bias in...

City Parks Alliance Promotes Infographic, Resources to Help Communities Create Public Parks

by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | News and Updates

City parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents. They also play a role in inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. The City Parks Alliance created an infographic listing the benefits of...