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Stories written by Connor Jobes, AFSP Manager, Federal Policy

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Advocating for a Simpler Way to Get Help

In December 2019, the FCC voted to designate a three-digit phone number, 9-8-8, for individuals in suicidal crisis to seek help.

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Supporting Our Veterans

Supporting Veteran and Service member suicide prevention is one of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s top public policy priorities.

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Advocating for Suicide Prevention in 2019

With the passionate, active Field Advocates that we have, we know we will make positive change across the country.

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Fighting for Suicide Prevention Research on Capitol Hill

AFSP’s Volunteer Field Advocates met with all 100 Senate offices and over 375 House offices, and advocated for increased research funding.

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