A state advocacy group for suicide research and prevention is asking lawmakers to approve several bills pending in the statehouse.
The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention visited the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday to push for adequate support for someone in crisis to contact, someone to respond and a safe place for help.
Democratic Representative Lindsey LaPointe called for increased awareness of resources for people in crisis.
AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings said its priorities include mental health care parity and funding for suicide-prevention measures and crisis hotlines.
