Hayashi Announces the Creation of the Office of Suicide Prevention
Assemblymember Hayashi (D-Hayward) announced that in accordance to her bill, AB 509, Governor Schwarzenegger will establish the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) under the Department of Mental Health. By executive order, the OSP will be charged to implement a comprehensive and integrated approach to reducing the loss and suffering from suicide and suicidal behaviors on a statewide basis. More...