Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 8, 2025, as 988 Day; (2) recognizes suicide as a serious and growing public health concern in the United States; (3) commends the development and implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a critical component of the national mental health safety net; (4) encourages continued public education and outreach regarding the availability and importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, particularly for high-risk populations; (5) supports Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs; and (6) supports the goals and ideals of 988 Day as a way to recognize the essential role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in saving lives and supporting mental health across all communities in the United States.