Suicide Loss Survivors are
65%
more likely to attempt suicide than our peers grieving another kind of loss.
Delaware experienced
130/145
reported suicide deaths in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Up to
30%
of Delaware’s current population could have been impacted by a suicide that occurred in state between 2002 and 2022.
An Open Letter to Delaware’s new Administration
DJ’s Alliance, the Coalition for a Safer Delaware and the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition worked together to craft an open letter to Delaware’s new administration asking for investments in suicide prevention infrastructure. Together, we collaborated with another 30-some organizations across the state and across advocacy sectors to say ENOUGH is enough! We need support. We have successfully presented this to Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay’s office!
DJ’s Act
House Bill 54
This act sought to establish an Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware. Thank you to Rep. Eric Morrison and Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos for championing this effort!
House Bill 87
This act added lived experience to the membership of the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition. Championed by Rep. Bryan Shupe
This bill was SIGNED by Governor Matt Meyer after almost a year of dedicated advocacy efforts statewide!
