Fonda Bryant wants state legislators to draft legislation that will help save lives.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mental health advocates are pushing to expand suicide prevention signs found in many Charlotte parking lots across the state.
Fonda Bryant partnered with Parking in 2019, saying, “You’re not alone. Need help? Call the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255. ” posted a green sign.
The goal is to reach out to people in locations who may be at risk of suicide. She started the effort after learning of several suicides in just a few years in a parking lot across from Uptown’s Spectrum Center.
Bryant now has signs on 10 parking decks around the city, but that’s not all. She is advocating for state legislators to pass a bill requiring signage in all parking lots in North Carolina.
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she said WCNCCharlotte Reminding someone that they are not alone can be the difference between life and death.
“When we think about suicide, it’s a big pain,” Bryant said. From the top of your head to the soles of your feet. ”
2019 national survey International Parking & Mobility Institute We found that 51{ea2cba5bdf6fe62bbe85e24807814144a71e77d3ae7311fbc27a008558d1372c} of parking facilities had experienced suicide or attempted suicide.
Bryant thinks her manifestation will help combat that statistic.
she has legislator-like support Senator Joyce Waddell When Congressman Kara Cunningham.
“My goal is to have my sign in every parking lot in North Carolina,” Bryant told WCNC Charlotte. difference. “
Bryant added that he plans to meet with state public health officials in February to support the bill.
WCNC Charlotte has asked Senator Waddell if he plans to draft a bill that would require all parking decks to have signs and is awaiting a response.
If you or a loved one is facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 or Chat with them online. North Carolina also has resources available here and in South Carolina Available here.
