It is hard to believe that it has been 4 years since Jake’s Law passed. Looking back, it feels like a lifetime ago while also feeling like yesterday. So much has happened. Did you know that the signing of Jake’s Law was the Governor's last signing ceremony before COVID shut down the legislative session? [...]
Following a year (2021) with increases in suicide rates, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's leading suicide prevention organization, is hosting The 14th Annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC from June 25 to the 28. Over 200 Volunteer Advocates from across the country will encourage legislators to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health policies that [...]
Some AZ legislators continue to understand the importance of suicide prevention. An AZ House Committee, The Teen Mental Health Ad hoc committee has made four recommendations and actions to address the rising teen suicide issue. Click here to read more.
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved allocating $9 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding to expand mental health resources. Click here to read more.
We need your help, immediately, to ensure state-regulated insurance companies are complying with federal and state law and treating physical and mental health equally. As you know, we are working to enact the insurance reporting requirements for Jake’s Law. The insurance industry, not surprisingly, is trying to pair back the reporting requirements, especially around Non-Quantitative [...]
That is precisely what is happening with the AZ Southern Crisis Line. AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) is allowing the RBHA’s (Regional Behavioral Health Authority) to select a statewide crisis line vendor for the 988 rollouts coming this summer; Centene Corporation. Centene purchased the southern Arizona crisis line and changed the name to [...]
Arizona passed a similar law in 2021. According to a new law in Illinois, students are now allowed to miss school for a mental health day. Now more than ever after two years in a pandemic we all need to realize the importance of mental health and this is a great first step in caring [...]
The Change.org Mentality In today's society, we see a poll or a petition, and we assume that either selecting yes or no, or signing our name is going to make all the difference, and in rare cases, it might. To truly make change happen takes effort and a lot of energy. It takes time, resources, [...]
We passed all four committees unanimously! We have passed another hurdle. Our work is not done, we still need to make sure we get a majority vote in the House and Senate. Please contact your legislators and ask them to vote yes on Jake's Law! Celebrating our 4th hearing victory!
Are you wondering if Jake's Law can help you or a loved one? Have you asked yourself how you and your family can benefit from Jake's Law? Here are some questions you can ask yourself or a loved one. This bill touches on all of these areas in some way (big and small). If you [...]
