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Subcommittee discusses 988 promotion and possible billboard campaign to boost suicide-prevention outreach
Summary
Staff and members discussed promoting the 988 crisis line across Warren and Washington counties, noting outreach channels including the Washington County Office for Aging's Community Connections newspaper (reaching about 20,000) and exploring a billboard campaign with the Council for Prevention.
The Warren/Washington Suicide Prevention Coalition agenda and the meeting packet included materials on local 988 call data, the VITA Health youth suicide-prevention program, and a proposed 988 awareness campaign. Robert York asked whether funding could be identified to support a billboard campaign and suggested the Council for Prevention might assist, citing the council's prior experience with such outreach.
Washington County Office for Aging and Disabilities staff reported they continue to promote 988 in their Community Connections newspaper, which the packet says reaches more than 20,000 residents. The packet also included links to state and federal toolkits and local flyers for events such as the Out of the Darkness walk on April 25.
Why it matters: promotion of the 988 crisis line is intended to increase access to crisis services and awareness of local resources. Staff asked agencies to consider available resources and potential partnerships to broaden outreach ahead of planned coalition events.
The subcommittee scheduled its next Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting for Friday, June 26, 2026, and asked members to coordinate on promotional materials and funding sources for outreach efforts.
