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This bill, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013, aims to extend and revise provisions related to suicide prevention. It authorizes funding for a Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center, which will provide resources and training to states, tribes, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop and implement suicide prevention strategies for all ages, with a particular focus on high-risk groups. This center will also conduct research on suicide causes, risk factors, and the effectiveness of prevention methods, and will share data with federal agencies. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes grants for Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Strategies, supporting efforts in schools, juvenile justice systems, and other youth-serving organizations, with specific requirements for eligible entities to provide early intervention, collaborate, evaluate practices, and offer support to at-risk youth and their families. It also allocates funds for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Services and Outreach on Campus, enabling institutions of higher education to enhance services for students, conduct awareness campaigns, and develop best practices for addressing mental health and substance use issues, with a requirement for matching funds from these institutions.