Stories written by Connor Jobes, AFSP Manager, Federal Policy
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.
Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Veteran and Service member suicide prevention is one of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s top public policy priorities.
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.
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.