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Horry County proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; Behavioral Services director cites roughly 80 deaths last year
Summary
The county council adopted a proclamation naming September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Michelle Smith, director of the newly formed Behavioral Services department, said the county saw 'approximately 80' suicides last year and called for expanded, evidence-based prevention and countywide access to care.
Horry County Council unanimously approved Resolution R-128-2025 proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Michelle Smith, introduced as director of the county’s Behavioral Services Department, said the department — established in April and now growing — is focused on mental health, opioid addiction and homelessness. Smith quoted Dr.…
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