California AB1956 establishes an Office of Suicide Prevention within the State Department of Public Health.

California AB1956 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the State Department of Public Health to establish an Office of Suicide Prevention. This office would focus on high-risk groups, including youth, boys, Native American youth, older adults, veterans, LGBTQ people, and young men. It would provide information and technical assistance, conduct assessments, and convene experts and stakeholders. The office must report on strategies and progress by July 1, 2028, with the reporting requirement ending on July 1, 2032.

California AB1956 establishes an Office of Suicide Prevention within the State Department of Public Health.

California AB1956 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow the State Department of Public Health to establish an Office of Suicide Prevention. This office would focus on high-risk groups, including youth, boys, Native American youth, older adults, veterans, LGBTQ people, and young men. It would provide information and technical assistance, conduct assessments, and convene experts and stakeholders. The office must report on strategies and progress by July 1, 2028, with the reporting requirement ending on July 1, 2032.