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Golf Manor mayor proclaims September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month
Summary
Mayor Densmore read and the council affirmed a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month and urging public education and civic activities to support mental‑health outreach.
Mayor Densmore read a proclamation at the Sept. 15 Golf Manor Village council meeting declaring September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month and urging public education and community activities to encourage mental‑health awareness.
The proclamation cited statistics included in the text read to council — for example, that one in five adults experiences a mental‑health crisis in a year and that early identification and treatment improve outcomes — and called on residents to help reduce stigma and facilitate access to care. The proclamation was moved, seconded and affirmed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The proclamation recognizes mental‑health awareness and aligns the village with local outreach efforts; council members referenced local partners and resources involved in recent community wellness outreach.
Next steps: The proclamation will be entered into the meeting record and staff indicated the item will be posted with other meeting materials.
