For immediate assistance: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Get Involved
Become an Advocate
You can use your voice and your vote to decrease the stigma around mental health, encourage policies that allow more young people to get the help they need, and push for mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts in college populations.
Explore the action items below to get involved. Check back often for new opportunities to become an advocate for America's college students.
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Make Access to Mental Health Services a Key Part of Health Care Reform
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Act Now to Protect Access to Mental Health Screening in Health Reform
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Support Mental Health Check-ups for Young Americans
Ask for their support.
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Support College and Youth Suicide Prevention
Ask for full funding of Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act grants.
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Make A Difference
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Make Access to Mental Health Services a Key Part of Health Care Reform »
Ask your elected officials to recognize that mental health is integral to overall health. -
Act Now to Protect Access to Mental Health Screening in Health Reform »
Make sure Congress includes mental health screenings as they discuss health reform bills. -
Support College and Youth Suicide Prevention »
Ask your Congressman to support the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
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