NOVEMBER ADVOCACY UPDATES

What makes structures safer?

On Oct. 23, SAVE’s Anna Reese joined legislators, public health officials, transportation leaders, first responders, and community advocates from Iowa and Illinois in Moline to discuss how both states can help prevent suicide on structures that span both states.

Anna, SAVE’s government relations and public policy manager, shared how physical barriers can help prevent suicide and how policy can put that evidence to work. She highlighted SAVE’s advocacy for Kayla’s HOPE Act in Minnesota and our ongoing work to advance the federal Barriers to Suicide Act.

The roundtable brought together people who shape policy, oversee infrastructure, and respond to emergencies. We’re encouraged by the willingness on both sides of the Mississippi to work together on solutions.

Want to support the federal bill or bring legislation modeled on Kayla’s HOPE Act to your state?

NSPAN Board Chair, Jennifer Margraf (left), and Kiersten's Ride founder and NSPAN Board Member, Lisa Clavier (right), attended the Kiersten's Ride Suicide Prevention Conference in October.

NSPAN IS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS

Does your organization work to prevent suicide in your community? The National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (NSPAN) is welcoming new members. SAVE and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation co-founded NSPAN to connect community-based organizations across the country. Members share tools and ideas, advocate for policies that strengthen local prevention efforts, and bring the experience of grassroots organizations into national conversations.

Follow NSPAN on social media for updates from the network!

Double your gift for suicide prevention

Thanks to the Tosa Foundation, every dollar you give to SAVE will be matched. A $25 gift becomes $50 to support suicide prevention.

Have a policy issue you’d like SAVE to explore, or want to get involved in our advocacy work? Contact Anna Reese