NC one step closer to adding suicide prevention signs in more parking garages
North Carolina is one step closer to making suicide prevention signs more accessible in parking garages.
On Tuesday, Rep. Carla Cunningham added a $500,000 grant program to a mental health bill that passed out of the health committee.
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It’s inspired by suicide survivor and mental health advocate Fonda Bryant.
Rep. @CunninghamNCRep successfully added an amendment to the Strengthening Care for Families and Children Act to include $500K for suicide prevention signs in parking decks/ bridges. The bill is now in appropriations. Previous story: https://t.co/ebw0yyWMCd
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) May 31, 2023
Bryant found herself contemplating taking her own life nearly 30 years ago, but a loved one stopped her. Since then, she has dedicated her life to saving other lives.
If the bill passes, owners of parking decks can apply for funding to put up the signs.
The bill is now in the appropriations committee.
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