National Award Given to Representative Eliason for his Leadership in Preventing Suicide in the State of Utah

Award Presentation on June 9 - Open to the Press

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Jun 01, 2015, 10:26 ET

SALT LAKE CITY, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Utah Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be presenting the Allies in Action State Award to Utah Representative Steve Eliason at 6 p.m., June 9, 2015 at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building. Allies in Action is an annual awards program sponsored by AFSP whereby members of Congress, federal agencies, mental health organizations, and state representatives who have done exemplary work in preventing suicide are recognized for their actions. This award is being given to the Representative for his continued leadership over the past four years for expanding suicide prevention and mental health initiatives across Utah.

WHEN: June 9, 2015

TIME: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Salt Lake City Public Safety Building
475 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

AWARD PRESENTERS:

Taryn Aiken, Board Chair, AFSP Utah Chapter
Emily Hoerner, Board Member, AFSP Utah Chapter
Mary Lou Arveseth, Board Member, AFSP Utah Chapter

RSVP: Media who would like to attend this award presentation should contact Taryn Aiken at [email protected] or 347-826-3577.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the leader in the fight against suicide. We fund research, offer educational programs, advocate for public policy, and those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, AFSP has 75 local chapters with events nationwide. Review our Annual Report to learn more about AFSP's life-saving work. Join the national conversation on suicide by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.