Behavioral Health Crisis Response: Guam’s 988 Lifeline and the Mobile Crisis Response Team highlighted how co-located crisis care can de-escalate emergencies and divert people from ERs, including cases where callers were on a cliff or on a high-rise edge. Public Health Watch: Guam confirmed another whooping cough case, bringing the total to 17 for 2026, with officials urging vaccination early since immunity takes 1–2 weeks to build. Mental Health Funding Pressure: Guam’s mental health “safety net” faces a federal funding crisis, raising concerns for crisis services and treatment capacity. School Mental Health & Facilities: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed laws to strengthen school psychologist licensure and allow spending of lapsed funds for campus and typhoon recovery improvements. Care Options for Seniors/Disabilities: A bill would create assisted living residences and community-based care options, with licensing and oversight through DPHSS. Assisted Living vs Detention: Youth Affairs leaders said community-based programs and mental health services are a better fit than expanding youth detention, as admissions have declined. Disaster & Health Infrastructure: A major Philippines earthquake damaged St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos, forcing evacuations and temporary operations outside the main building. Local Health & Safety Standards: A new tourism-zone property maintenance law adds health, sanitation, and fire-safety standards for H-zone properties. Medicare Fraud Reminder: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week urged residents to review benefit notices and report suspicious billing or calls. SNAP Food Loss Notices: DPHSS said disapproval notices for the Food Loss Affidavit program will be mailed after additional review steps.