Thank Your Members of Congress and Encourage More Action on Suicide Prevention!

On Monday, September 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S.2661). This legislation will support the implementation of the three-digit "9-8-8" dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline through funding guidance, federal reporting, and specialized services for at-risk communities like LGBTQ-youth and veterans.
 
After unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate in May and unanimous passage by the U.S. House this week, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act will soon be signed into law!

Click here to thank your legislator: Public Policy Action Center - AFSP

In the News: "September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to remember those affected by suicide, create awareness, remove stigma, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most...

As the Olympic National Governing Body of skiing and snowboarding in the United States, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s mission is to empower athletes to achieve excellence, including providing the resources and tools necessary to ensure mental well being. Through a partnership with The Speedy Foundation, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will provide mandatory QPR Institute training for all staff. QPR Training will also be free and highly encouraged for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, members, and board members." Read More Here
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You can also bring QPR training to your organization. Register to take QPR online and on-demand here and connect with TTSPC's Suicide Prevention Coordinator to discuss working with your organization to become a hero for mental health. 

​Additional Resources:

• ​Workplace Suicide Prevention - Take the Pledge
• Download Covid Coping Guide
• Working Minds - Suicide Prevention in the Workplace Training
• QPR's Self-Assessment for the Workplace
• Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace
  • Postvention Resrouces

Thank you for attending Mental Health in the Mountains, our 2020 Speakers Series. Below are resources and links to the recordings from each presentation. 

• Share Feedback Here
• Take an Upcoming Training
• Local Resources - Crisis Resources - Covid-19 Resources
• Share Your Hope Here 
  • Enter to win a local gift certificate from River Grill, Soule Domain, & Lanza’s. Thank you to Rich Votaw, of Farmer’s Insurance in Tahoe City, for his gracious donation.