Washington, Jan. 22 -- Representative James Moylan issued the following press release:
Congressman Moylan joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide (RAYS) Prevention Act, legislation aimed at making mental health crisis resources easier for middle and high school students to access.
The bill would require schools to include information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and an available state or local suicide prevention hotline on student ID cards or, when physical IDs are not issued, on school websites.
"Young people on Guam and across the country are facing real mental health challenges," said Congressman Moylan. "In a moment of crisis, knowing exactly wher...