The CO Advocacy Action Day, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Colorado Chapter and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, will bring together passionate volunteers to advocate for state policy changes that work to prevent suicide and support mental health. Advocates in attendance will learn the basics of effective advocacy, be briefed on AFSP’s priority policy issues for our state, and be guided in how to deliver a quick, meaningful advocacy “ask” to inspire action. Advocates are encouraged to meet with state public officials as part of the event, in small groups, to:

• Share why suicide prevention is important to YOU and to your community

• Educate them about the work being done in your community to prevent suicide

• Offer AFSP as a leading resource on suicide prevention

• Ask them to TAKE ACTION to support AFSP’s policy priorities and prevent suicide

During and after the event, advocates will be asked to report back to AFSP about how those meetings went and to send thank you notes to those officials and staff.

Food will be provided at the event.

We hope you’ll join us for this powerful and inspiring event! Let’s work together to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.