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Deschutes County proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; highlights 24/7 resources and local events
Summary
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, noting local data and promoting 24/7 and youth resources, training and events.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 3 adopted a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and urged residents to save local crisis resources.
The proclamation, approved unanimously, highlights 2023 data cited by county public health staff and asks the community to support suicide-prevention efforts, secure lethal means and promote access to behavioral health services.
Public-health staff Caroline Suter, mental health promotion strategist, and Bethany Kushel, Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, told the board the county lost 41 people to suicide in 2023 and reviewed local, state and national trends. They…
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