Advocate for suicide prevention
Learn how Volunteer Advocates at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are helping our public policy office in Washington, D.C. to pass suicide prevention policies at the state and federal levels that will save lives.
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Public policy resources
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2023-2024 Public policy priorities
AFSP's Volunteer Advocates have won many victories at both federal and state levels. Learn more about our top legislative and policy priorities that need your support.
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Surgeon General’s Call to Action
A Report of the U.S. Surgeon General and of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention to implement the national strategy for suicide prevention.
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Advocacy resources
Find resources to help new and seasoned advocates become more familiar with AFSP’s Public Policy Priorities and ways to make a difference as a volunteer Field Advocate with AFSP.
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State Facts
View suicide prevention facts and leglisation information, and download your state's fact sheet.