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Senate approves bill creating Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day
Summary
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 36 43 to designate Oct. 9 as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day, with lawmakers urging ongoing investments in mental-health services and schools to prevent youth suicide.
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed House Bill 36 43, designating Oct. 9 as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day and declaring an emergency to make the change effective immediately.
Supporters said the day will provide an annual focus on prevention, early intervention and reducing stigma around youth mental health. “Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day will serve as an annual opportunity to educate our communities, recognize warning signs, reduce stigma, and connect young people to professional mental health support,” Senator Starr said, quoting Representative Lucetta Elmer.
The bill was carried on the floor by Senator Starr, who told colleagues the measure came “out of heartbreak and out of hope,” and cited the McMinnville Morris family as a catalyst for the legislation. “I believe it…
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