The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a guide to improve coordination between 988 lifeline and 911 emergency services. It outlines strategies to reduce legal risk, clarify roles and strengthen partnerships to ensure appropriate care in crisis situations. The guide also includes resources to help achieve interoperability between the services. 

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