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Mayor proclaims September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Collierville
Summary
Mayor Maureen Frazier presented a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and urged residents to use resources such as the 988 Lifeline and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.
Mayor Maureen Frazier presented a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Collierville and invited representatives from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) to speak.
The proclamation, read aloud by the mayor, cited state statistics provided in the text: more than 12,100 lives lost in Tennessee each year and an estimated 25 attempted suicides for each suicide death; it listed suicide as the 12th leading cause of death in Tennessee and noted higher ranking causes for certain age groups. The proclamation referenced the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a 24/7 free and confidential resource and mentioned that the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and an advisory council coordinate implementation of the Tennessee Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Representatives from TSPN thanked the town for the proclamation and encouraged training, use of safe messaging and outreach; they pointed attendees to tspn.org for resources and trainings. The mayor invited public support and compassion for those affected.
Why it matters: The proclamation signals local recognition of suicide prevention as a public-health priority and directs residents to statewide resources and community training opportunities.
What remains: The proclamation encourages residents to pursue training and community groups to use available TSPN resources; no board action required.
