Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Establishing 988 Emergency Number For Mental Health Crises September 30, 2022 4:36 pmSeptember 30, 2022 4:37 pm A bill to set up “988” as a new emergency number for mental health crises in California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 988, authored by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), will create the 988... Read More