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Riverbank proclaims September 2024 Suicide Prevention Month; local survivors urge support
Summary
Riverbank’s City Council issued a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and heard from Nancy and Norm Andrews of local support groups about resources and an upcoming Out of the Darkness walk.
Riverbank’s City Council opened its September meeting with a proclamation recognizing September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month and invited local advocates to the podium.
Norm and Nancy Andrews, who identified themselves with the Central Valley chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Friends for Survival, described peer‑support work they run through hospice and promoted the chapter’s Out of the Darkness walk at Modesto Junior College West Campus this Saturday. Norm Andrews related the group’s origins to the family loss of his son and emphasized the role of community support and connections.
Mayor O’Brien signed the proclamation and thanked the Andrews for their advocacy. The proclamation cites national and local resources and encourages residents, schools and community groups to recognize prevention and outreach efforts throughout the month.
Council members applauded the presentation and urged staff to circulate resources and event details on the city website and through community partners. No council action was required; the proclamation is primarily an expression of recognition and public outreach.
