The Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 strengthens youth suicide prevention efforts by amending federal public health law to expand school-based mental health initiatives. The bill requires federal suicide prevention programs to support student-led groups on college campuses, such as athletic teams and mental health clubs, that educate peers about mental health and help recognize warning signs of suicide or substance abuse. It also directs the federal government to increase awareness of the 988 suicide prevention hotline through public outreach campaigns and by encouraging states and colleges to include the hotline number on newly issued student identification cards. The legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a coordinated awareness plan in consultation with the Education Department, Transportation Department, and other relevant federal agencies. The bill directly affects college students and institutions of higher education by giving them resources and incentives to strengthen mental health support networks on campus.
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