Jefferson County proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day and Suicide Awareness Month
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners issued proclamations recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, 2025 and declaring September 2025 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, highlighting local overdose and suicide numbers and regional response efforts.
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The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 26, 2025 proclaimed Aug. 31, 2025 as International Overdose Awareness Day and declared September 2025 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in Jefferson County. Commissioners and public-health partners said the proclamations are intended to raise awareness, reduce stigma and direct residents to prevention and treatment resources.
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