“The stakes are incredibly high as we seek to help ensure health and wellness for our members and their families but also support our hospital partners and communities.
“During this time when so many are struggling to get access to care of every kind, we looked for solutions to equip our community with a resource for mental health emergency situations,” Sutten said. The helpline is available 24-7 and will serve, according to a Cardinal Innovations press release, as the equivalent of dialing 9-1-1.Ĭardinal Innovations CEO Trey Sutten said in a press release that creation of the helpline serves a particular purpose during COVID-19. CHARLOTTE - A new helpline has been created to serve residents in Chatham County and the surrounding areas with mental health crises, influenced by the need to lessen the burden of emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.ĭialing “**ASK,” or “**275,” will connect residents in the service area of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, the county’s state-funded mental health service, with licensed clinicians who can provide immediate assistance and references to a network of providers.
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