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Katrina Baker, a 988 counselor with Didi Hirsch and member of our Next Gen Council—who drafted the initial concept for AB 1988—testified today alongside @AsmGailPellerin in support of this initiative, and we are grateful for their leadership on this critical issue.

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What happens when someone in crisis turns to AI instead of a person?

Didi Hirsch is sponsoring AB 1988, a bill that would require chatbots to pause and connect users to real support like the @988Lifeline if they show signs of suicidal thoughts.

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Honored to speak on a panel about building equitable access to @988Lifeline services.

Grateful to be part of this powerful network supporting help seekers.

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Our Suicide Prevention Center leadership joined partners statewide at the @CaAllianceKIDS Advocacy in Action Conference.

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(4/4) Special thanks to Assemblymember Ramos for his partnership, advocacy, and tenacious leadership on this important issue.

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(1/4) "We know that when someone experiences suicidal thoughts, interrupting the path from thought to action can save their life."

Every year, too many lives are lost to suicide at high-risk infrastructure sites across our state. Thank you to @sacbee_news for featuring

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(3/4) to deter attempts on California bridges and overpasses.

Suicide prevention work is a shared responsibility. This law reflects what's possible when state leaders work together to prioritize the lives of their constituents.

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Grateful for @AsmMarkGonzalez's recent visit to our Metro site.

Inspired by his leadership and commitment to improving access to mental health services for our clients, supporting our staff, and strengthening resources for his constituents.

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We were thrilled to welcome @XavierBecerra to our Suicide Prevention Center for a tour and discussion on the future of behavioral health.

As youth mental health reaches a crisis point, protecting access to quality care is more important than ever.

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#AB440 is now law. A recent article from @ivdailybulletin details how this bill, authored by @AsmJamesRamos and sponsored by our member @DidiHirsch will combat suicide on state infrastructure. The law requires identifying high-risk locations & reporting on prevention strategies—a critical, data-driven response to tragedy.

Thank you to Didi Hirsch for your leadership and to Asm. Ramos for your commitment. This is a life-saving victory for California.

Full story: https://t.co/I6nsWggmAe

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@CaAllianceKIDS @CAgovernor 💙

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Thank you to @AsmJamesRamos for his leadership, advocacy, and dedication to suicide prevention.

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Our sponsored bill, AB 440, has been signed into law!

This bill requires @CaltransHQ, the @CAPublicHealth, & behavioral health experts to identify best practices for the implementation of suicide prevention to deter suicide attempts in bridges & overpasses throughout CA.

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Thanks to @AsmJamesRamos for leading suicide prevention!

#AB440 requires @CaltransHQ, @CAPublicHealth & behavioral health experts to find best ways to stop suicides on CA bridges.

We are proud to sponsor AB 440 & call on @CAgovernor to sign this critical suicide prevention bill

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Thrilled to see our sponsored bill, #AB440, clear the Suspense File in the Senate Appropriations Committee last week! AB440, a life-saving initiative focused on preventing suicide on state bridges & overpasses. Thank you to @AsmJamesRamos for his commitment to suicide prevention.

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We are thrilled to announce that #AB440, sponsored by our member @DidiHirsch and authored by @AsmJamesRamos, has cleared the suspense file with a unanimous 7-0 vote!

This bill takes a data-driven approach to save lives on state infrastructure. #AB440 will require the Office of Suicide Prevention to identify bridges & roadways with a history of high numbers of suicide-related deaths and work with @CaltransHQ to identify cost-effective prevention strategies.

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@JBaron32674 Thank you so much for this feature! It’s so important to empower youth to be their own advocates and to create spaces where they can truly connect.

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@CaAllianceKIDS @SenatorMenjivar @AsmJamesRamos Congratulations, @SenatorMenjivar and @AsmJamesRamos! Your commitment to creating a brighter future for our communities is truly inspiring. Thank you for your leadership and advocacy! 👏

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Feeling stressed about the election? You are not alone.

VP of Crisis Care, Shari Sinwelski, spoke with @NBCLA about how to stay grounded during this election season.

@988Lifeline is here to support you.

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