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Kris Williams, a superstar Volunteer Advocate with AFSP's Oklahoma Chapter, has worked in mental health and social services for over 25 years. As a gay person with lived experience, Kris understands firsthand the importance of preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ people. Here's what she said about speaking at Oklahoma's [Advocacy Action Day]([link removed]'s%20top%20state%20policy%20priorities.) (formerly known as State Capitol Day):
 
"If I’ve learned anything over the past couple of decades, it is that my experience was not isolated, and that others were struggling to be seen, loved, cherished, and fighting for their next breath. I have learned that my voice has power and our voice has power.
 
Advocating at the Oklahoma State capital as a representative of AFSP was a pivotal moment in which we worked together to bring the necessary funds to Oklahoma to increase mental health services, and raise our voices for 2SLGBTQ+ youth." ([Read the full story]([link removed]) in our 2024 Annual Report.)
 
Kris is one of over 55,000 amazing Volunteer Advocates effecting powerful change each winter and spring at Advocacy Action Day events across the country. Join her, and become a champion for suicide prevention in your state. You don't need to have any prior experience with advocacy or public policy to become a voice for change –– just an interest in making a difference.
 
At Advocacy Action Days, you can come together with your local AFSP chapter, share your connection to the cause with lawmakers in person, and help bring about lifesaving policy change that reflects [AFSP's public policy priorities]([link removed]) for mental health and suicide prevention.
 
Take the first step, and register for an Advocacy Action Day event near you! Events are still being finalized and added to the list, so if you don't see an event listed for your state, make sure to [reach out to your local AFSP chapter]([link removed]) for more information.

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