Suicide Awareness Day at the Capitol

Suicide Prevention Alliance will host Suicide Prevention Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on September 28, 2021, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Join suicide prevention advocates, suicide attempt and loss survivors, legislators, and mental health professionals for an important day at the Capitol. We will be raising awareness for suicide prevention and offering hope  by the fountain at the rear of the Capitol. In PA, suicide is the 2^nd leading cause of death between  ages 15-24, the 3^rd leading cause of death between ages 35-44, and the 4^th leading cause of death between ages 45-54.   

WHO:             Suicide Prevention Advocates 

                        Govan A. Martin, III, Chair/Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Alliance

                        PA State Representative Jen O’Mara, Delaware County

                        PA State Senator Christine Tartaglione, Philadelphia

                        Suicide Loss Survivors, Attempt Survivors, and Suicide Task Force advocates

WHERE:       Pennsylvania State Capitol
501 N 3^rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

WHAT:          Provide awareness of suicide in Pennsylvania

WHEN:        September 28, 2021 , 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM