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SUPPORT NEW NATIONAL SUICIDE
PREVENTION INITIATIVES BY SPAN USA |
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Overview
of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act
 | Provides grants through the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to states, public organizations, and
nonprofits for the development of youth suicide prevention and intervention strategies. |
| Authorizes funds for a variety of programs
related to suicide prevention and intervention, including screening programs for youth—such
as TeenScreen—that identify mental health and behavioral conditions that place youth at
risk for suicide. |
| Requires states to distribute at least 85 percent
of the funds to entities that will carry out the implementation of the state’s
strategy—including education systems, juvenile justice systems, local governments, and
private, nonprofit entities that are engaged in activities focused on mental health
outreach and treatment, and suicide prevention and intervention. |
| Establishes a federal Suicide Technical
Assistance Center that will provide guidance to state and local grantees in the
implementation of the state strategy; create standards for data collection; and collect,
evaluate, and disseminate data related to specific suicide prevention programs. |
Many
thanks to all those who communicated their support for these bills by using the SPAN USA
Legislative Action Center. Our voice makes a difference! |
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