This bill amends Chapter 40.1-8.5 of the General Laws to add a new section regarding a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. The bill appropriates $1,875,000 from federal funds in the state fiscal recovery fund for the creation of this hotline. The purpose of the hotline is to comply with the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 and ensure that all citizens have access to consistent 9-8-8 and crisis behavioral health services. The bill will take effect upon passage.