County recognizes National Recovery Month, highlights suicide prevention work

Sep 18, 2026

Board accepted proclamations for National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month; behavioral health staff summarized local suicide rate trends and services including the 24/7 mobile crisis team, 988 and resource distribution.

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The board received remarks and proclamations recognizing September as National Recovery Month and highlighting suicide prevention work. Dr. Marnie Sandoval, behavioral health director, thanked supervisors for the proclamation and framed it as recognition of local services, harm‑reduction strategies and community partnerships.

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