Highlights of NCSP Accomplishments:
- Presented Admiral Eric Broderick, Deputy Administrator of SAMHSA, an award for his leadership as Acting Administrator.
- Wrote a joint statement regarding the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (supporting the National Strategy objectives of means restriction, increased public awareness, protecting individuals rights on background checks and databases).
- Provided testimony before the FDA on Black Box Warning labels.
- Distributed a Press Release and sent a letter to the President of CBS regarding the magic show that displayed a public hanging.
- Held a “Day at the Hill” and had meetings with members of congress.
- Wrote a letter in support of the GLS Memorial Act to members of congress.
- Wrote Jim Clemmons a letter of congratulations on his retirement and thanks for his achievements in our field, in particular around attempt survivors and faith communities.
- We communicated with SAMHSA about our concerns regarding the 1-800-SUICIDE number not being answered and asked them to work with their contractor to see that calls would be answered.
