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Garfield Heights council proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month; members share personal remarks
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 31 recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day, with council members sharing personal reflections and urging residents to use resources such as the 988 crisis line.
The Garfield Heights City Council adopted Resolution 31 on Sept. 8 to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day.
Dr. Tanisha Mack introduced the resolution and moved to consider it by title; the council suspended the three-reading rule and adopted the resolution by roll call (7–0). During roll call several members offered personal remarks underscoring the seriousness of suicide and the need for community vigilance and support. One council member who identified service in Iraq described veterans’ elevated suicide risk and urged the community to support veterans and families. Another member described multiple personal encounters with suicide in adolescence and adulthood and thanked Dr. Mack for raising the issue.
Dr. Mack, who works as a substance‑abuse counselor and mental‑health professional, urged reducing stigma, reaching out to struggling people and reminded residents that they can contact the national crisis line at 988 for help. The measure is a formal recognition and public reminder; it does not itself create new services or funding. Council members asked residents to monitor family and friends and to use available resources. The resolution was adopted 7–0 and the council closed the item with a call for continued attention to mental‑health supports.
