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Yavapai County proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Month; advocates call for outreach
Summary
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Month. Local advocates and officials urged reducing stigma, directing residents to the 988 lifeline and local Coalition resources after the county recorded 86 suicides in 2024.
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday adopted a proclamation declaring September 2025 National Suicide Prevention Month, citing local and national statistics and urging expanded prevention efforts.
Tyler Goodman, assistant county manager, read the proclamation noting that "in 2024, Yavapai County lost 86 people" to suicide and reaffirming county support for the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yavapai County and crisis resources…
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