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Polk County proclaims September 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Summary
Polk County commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, thanked local behavioral-health partners and announced a county employee mental-health workshop on Sept. 25.
Polk County commissioners proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and recognized local behavioral-health partners for work on prevention and crisis response. The court thanked the Burke Center, Serenity House and the sheriff's office for collaboration, especially trained mental-health deputies who connect residents to resources.
The proclamation noted that suicide is a leading cause of death and is preventable; the court encouraged residents to learn crisis signs, reduce stigma and use resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The court invited county employees to a mental-health-wellness workshop on Sept. 25 hosted by TAC, with presentations at Dunbar open to all employees.
Representatives from Burke Center attended the meeting and were recognized. The court thanked county partners for their work and encouraged ongoing public dialogue about mental health and available local resources.
Action: The court issued the proclamation and recognized partner organizations; no formal vote or expenditure was recorded in the transcript portion provided.
Why it matters: The proclamation signals county-level support for suicide-prevention initiatives, highlights local provider partnerships and publicizes a county employee training event.
What comes next: County staff and partners will carry out the Sept. 25 employee workshop and continue outreach during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
