Hello Mia,

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A heavy month not only for me as I remember my sweet brother Junior who died by gun suicide 30 years ago, but also for millions of others. In America in 2020 alone, 45,979 people died by suicide. And 1.2 million others attempted suicide. Each of these people left behind countless loved ones who must cope with their loss.

And yet, we know that suicide is preventable. Whether it's by using the new 988 mental health crisis hotline, implementing laws that require mental health parity in health coverage, standard suicide prevention training for our health professionals, schools, and veteran organizations, or utilizing gun violence restraining orders which serve to keep guns out of the hands of those experiencing a mental health crisis, there's a lot that can be done to prevent suicide.

You can learn more about suicide prevention from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Mental health is an issue I'm passionate about. I will fight for a universal single-payer health care system that includes not only medical, dental, and vision, but also mental health care, reproductive services, and long-term care.

My candidacy is rooted in the idea that all people deserve to have their voice heard, that ALL people deserve a safe and livable California. And I will never stop fighting for those who are in crisis, have been forgotten, or have been left behind.

With love,

A Conversation with Shannon Watts

On Tuesday, September 6, at noon, I'll chat on Instagram Live with the founder of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts. We'll talk about the role guns have in suicide, the work of Moms Demand Action, and how gun violence prevention will always be a foundation of my advocacy.

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, there is help: Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

The new 988 number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline went into effect this past July. The number has trained mental health staff to answer calls from those at risk for suicide as well as those experiencing other mental health and substance use-related emergencies. And specialized services are available for veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others.

Events

WEEKEND CANVASSES CANCELED

(HEAT ADVISORY)

Following recommended safety precautions, we are canceling this weekend's outdoor canvasses.

If you want to support our campaign's priorities, buy some water bottles, freeze them, pass them out to our unhoused neighbors - this can save lives. Or donate $5 before Sat, Sept 3 at 9am and we'll do it for you!

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VISTA HERMOSA

OIL WELL TOUR & CANVASS

Sat, Sept 10

8:30am - 11:30am

Our reliance on fossil fuels is not only harming our planet - it's also harming the residents of East LA.

Join us as we tour oil wells in Vista Hermosa, learn about the harm they cause, and then go door knocking to spread the word about our vision for a cleaner & greener California.

GUNS, SAFETY, AND OUR SCHOOLS

Did you miss my Instagram Live conversation with mom and daughter gun violence prevention power due Mia and Tiffany Tretta, survivors of the Saugus High School shooting?

We saved the video of our discussion for you - give it a watch and hear us discuss gun safety, activism, and our schools.

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