To: The Virginia State House and The Virginia State Senate
Passage of The Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act in Virginia
The Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act in Virginia requires all institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia to have individuals who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available 24 hours a day.
Why is this important?
On 1/17/14, Madison Holleran took her own life in Philadelphia. She was 19 years old. Her suicide left a void in the hearts of so many people across the United States. The Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act in Virginia would allow us to keep Madison's legacy alive, and help other young adults from choosing suicide as a way of escaping the pressures of college expectations.
My name is Grayson Moore, and I want to bring the Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The original legislation was signed into law in New Jersey by Governor Chris Christie on August 1, 2016. After personally struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts during my time in college, I want to ensure that Virginia students are offered the best possible help and mental health resources through this legislation.
My name is Grayson Moore, and I want to bring the Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The original legislation was signed into law in New Jersey by Governor Chris Christie on August 1, 2016. After personally struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts during my time in college, I want to ensure that Virginia students are offered the best possible help and mental health resources through this legislation.