2009 Florida Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol

April 22, 2009

Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol is an annual statewide event to promote education and awareness. Six years running, this event has come to be recognized as a landmark event in yearly prevention efforts and attracts the attention of multiple organizations and hundreds of participants. Grassroots organizations, state agencies, survivors, students, and community members come from around the state to advocate for suicide prevention related policy. Organizations set up exhibit booths in the Capitol rotunda and a press conference is held to educate the public about the pubic health problem of suicide.
Save the Date | Event Flyer

Governor Crist's Proclamation and the official press release for this year's Suicide Prevention Day.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

April 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Lake Ella in Fred Drake City Park
Evening of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil

April 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Capitol Building Plaza Rotunda
Educational Display Booths and Legislative Advocacy

April 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Capitol Building Cabinet Room
Suicide Prevention Day Press Conference featuring:
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp
Director Bill Janes, Florida Office of Drug Control
Secretary George Sheldon, Florida Department of Children & Families
Senator Evelyn Lynn, Florida District 7
Senator Ted Deutch, Florida District 30
Representative Juan Zapata, Florida District 119