Join us on
February 3, 2020
and tell lawmakers why suicide prevention is important to you! In the morning AFSP will be hosting their very first
Rally to Prevent Suicide
in Arizona. Just by showing up you will be making a statement that you believe mental health should be treated as just as important as physical health. Community members will also be sharing stories of how mental health and suicide have impacted their lives.
Want to do more? Join them for
AFSP Arizona State Capitol Day
in the afternoon. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with state legislators to let them know why suicide prevention should be a priority and advocate for public policies that save lives.
Registration is required
for both events and individuals wishing to participate in State Capitol Day must complete a series of mandatory trainings beforehand. (Approximately 3-4 hours, including two and half hours of webinar training.) Lunch will be provided.
Program Details:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Check-in
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Rally
11:00 AM – 5:00 AM State Capitol Day*
Lunch will be available between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Location:
Arizona State Capitol, House Lawn
1700 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
*Important Details for State Capitol Day from ASFP:
"We are excited to have a new location for State Capitol Day this year on the House Lawn! While we will have tents and seating, we will have limited capacity for extensive training beforehand. With this in mind, we are asking all individuals wishing to attend meetings with legislators complete a series of trainings beforehand, including:
Training Webinar for State Capitol Day: Basics of State Legislature, What to Expect"
Open Forum – 1.5 hours (Choose one option)
- January 9th at 6:00 PM
- January 15th at 6:00 PM
- January 18th at 10:00 AM
State Capitol Training – Issue Brief – 1 hour
Pre-Recorded Webinars
- Advocacy 101 Webinar – 10 Minutes
- Speaking Out about Suicide (How to Share Your Story) – 60 Minutes
Additional reading on issues TBD.
Total training required: 3-4 hours (Meetings will not be assigned until all trainings are complete.) Please note, individuals wishing to attend only the rally do not need to attend trainings.
