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  • Summer 2008

    • The Reno Conference: Ten Years Later
    • Lifekeeper Awareness Program Expands Down Under
    • Meet New SPAN USA Leaders
    • Medicare Mental Health Equity Becomes Law
  • Spring 2008

    • Community Efforts Increase to Prevent Suicide Among Older Adults
    • Farewell from Jerry Reed
    • Online Stories of Hope
    • Advocates Make National Impact
    • Pioneer Survivors Encourage Others at Healing After Suicide Conference
  • Winter 2008

    • Community Members Roll Up Their Sleeves and Raise Awareness
    • Leading a Survivor Support Group Resource
    • Whole Health Campaign
    • Washington Watch
    • Network News Survey Results
  • Fall 2007
    • Grassroots Make a Tangible Difference
    • Give a Gift that Saves a Life
    • Attend the 2008 Legislative Institute
    • Field Liaison Update
    • Share Your Views
  • Summer 2007
    • Veterans' Suicide Concern at Tipping Point
    • Building Hope for the Future is Theme of 12th Annual National Suicide Prevention Awareness & Training Event
    • Washington Watch (Senior, Youth, and Veteran Bills, Hill Day)
    • SPAN USA's New Board Members
    • Renovated SPAN USA Web Site
  • Spring 2007
    • SPAN USA Launches Field Liaison Program
    • Raising Awareness and Support for Suicide Prevention
    • SPAN USA Celebrates a Circle of Friends
    • States in Action (California, Florida)
    • Survivors at the Heart of the Healing After Suicide Conference
  • Winter 2007
    • Research Illuminates Path for Suicide Prevention
    • State Update: Advocates Gather in Arizona, Idaho, and Florida; Mental Health Parity in New York
    • Resource Roundup: Support Groups for People with Mood Disorders; Lifekeeper Spirit Goes On; Community-Level Training Available
    • Advocates In Action (Eric Caine, MD, & Thomas Joiner, PhD)
    • Jason H. Padgett New On Board
  • Fall 2006
    • Casualties of War: Suicide in the Military
    • Suicide Rates Drop
    • SPAN USA's 11th National Awareness Event Draws Capacity Crowd
    • Advocates in Action (Marilyn Koenig and William Fiegelman)
    • Americans Validate Need for Mental Health Parity and Suicide Prevention
  • Summer 2006
    • Advocate Turns "Feeling Blue" Into a Positive
    • SPAN USA's 11th Annual National Awareness Event
    • Wyoming Conference Builds Bridges
    • Advocates in Action (Carol Graham)
    • New Tool for Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Spring 2006
    • Working Hand-in-Hand
    • Memorial to Sandy Martin
    • State Suicide Prevention Initiatives Gain Momentum
    • Make New Friends, But Keep the Old (2006 Fundraiser acknowledgements)
    • Advocates in Action (Maj. Steven Pflanz, MD, USAF and Madge Tullis)
  • Winter 2006
    • Survivors Gather In the Spirit of Hope
    • National Conference for Survivors of Suicide Attempts Held in October 2005
    • Thanks to SPAN USA's Members
    • New Development Coordinator
    • Advocates in Action (Kay Tuttle and Waltraud Prechter)
  • Fall 2005
    • 10th Anniversary: A Renewal of Spirit
    • Advocates in Action (Janet Schnell and John Mack)
    • SPAN USA Honors Suicide Prevention Leaders
    • Hurricane Aftermath
  • Summer 2005
    • A community Forgotten: Suicide among the Elderly
    • Miss Connecticut Raises Awareness About Teen Suicide Prevention
    • 'Effortless' Fundraising
    • National Conference for Survivors of Suicide Attempts
    • Affiliate in Action (SPAN Idaho)
  • Spring 2005
    • Benefit from the Media Spotlight (and Avoid the Burn)
    • Friend for Life: An Evening of thanks for SPAN USA friends
    • Resource Roundup
    • Advocates in Action (Jeff Connaughton and Pua Kaninau)
  • Winter 2004
    • New Look, Same Spirit
    • Youth Suicide Prevention Roundtable
    • Upcoming SPAN USA Fundraisers
    • Advocates in Action (Arana Greenberg, Sean Joe, Damon Thompson, and Kurt Weyrauch)
  • Fall 2004
    • Energizing Advocates
    • Growing SPAN USA membership
    • Advocates in Action (Sandra Martin, Sean Gerow, Seamus McCarthy, and Sharon Smith)
  • Summer 2004
    • Grassroots Strengthened as SPAN USA Affiliates Grow
    • Advocates in Action (Greg Miller)
    • Donations Made a Difference
    • Register for the September National Awareness Event
    • SPAN USA Board Welcomes Sharon Smith
  • Spring 2004
    • Transitions Continue- A New Chapter
    • Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Provides Funding
    • SPAN Fundraiser
    • Advocates in Action (Linda Flatt and Lidia Bernik)
    • State Updates