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Orangeville proclaims September 2025 Suicide Prevention Month after survivor speaks to council
Summary
Following remarks from a survivor and local coalition member, Orangeville adopted a proclamation from 4 Corners Community Behavioral Health declaring September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month in the city.
The Orangeville City Council unanimously approved a proclamation designating September 2025 as Orangeville City Suicide Prevention Month after a presentation from Amanda McIntosh, the suicide‑prevention liaison for 4 Corners Community Behavioral Health.
McIntosh described her work in local suicide prevention coalitions and said her advocacy springs from a personal loss in July. She told the council that public proclamations and official recognition help start conversations, reduce stigma and direct residents to prevention resources. McIntosh also identified the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as a partner and said the group shares state fact sheets based on the Utah State medical examiner’s data.
On a motion by Councilmember Kevin with a second from Councilmember Doug, the council approved the proclamation by voice vote with no opposition.
Key details recorded in the meeting: - Presenting organization: 4 Corners Community Behavioral Health; speaker: Amanda McIntosh (suicide-prevention liaison). McIntosh also serves on the Utah chapter board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and as advocacy co‑chair for a work group. - The proclamation is intended to raise awareness, reduce stigma and publicize local resources for suicide prevention during September 2025. - Council approval: unanimous voice vote; motion made by Kevin and seconded by Doug.
McIntosh told council members that a formal city proclamation encourages conversation, appears in minutes and local news, and can help connect residents to resources.
