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Council proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month; speakers urge funding, prevention and community supports
Summary
Denver City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and heard testimony from councilmembers, advocates and parents emphasizing prevention, funding for services and the role of community supports including gun-violence reduction measures and access to care.
Denver City Council on Monday adopted a proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month and used the council floor to emphasize prevention strategies, community supports and the need for sustained funding for mental-health services.
Councilmember Michael Lewis sponsored the proclamation; the council recorded 11 ayes for adoption. Sponsors and other speakers described suicide prevention as a broad public-health priority spanning youth services, gender-affirming care, eviction prevention and other social supports.
“Suicide prevention begins with removing barriers, improving…
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