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San Luis Obispo County proclaims September National Suicide Prevention Month, highlights hotline & training outreach
Summary
Board proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Month after Behavioral Health and community partners reported outreach to more than 11,000 people in FY23–24, 929 trained in Mental Health First Aid and over 10,000 crisis calls/texts handled by a local hotline; county urged residents to use 988 and local resources.
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September National Suicide Prevention Month and heard presentations from county behavioral health staff and community partners on local prevention and training efforts.
Dr. Christina Rajwal, division manager for prevention and outreach services, told the board that county prevention efforts reached about 11,260 contacts and that local partners trained hundreds of residents in Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) during fiscal 2023–24. Transitions Mental Health Association’s director noted the local crisis hotline fielded more than 10,000 calls and texts last year and co‑chairs of the Suicide Prevention Council outlined upcoming trainings and public events.
Speakers urged residents to use the national 988 Lifeline, the crisis text service (text HELLO to 741741), and the county’s 24/7 Central Coast hotline (805‑783‑0607). Board members thanked presenters and noted that public visibility and training are central to prevention work.
Outcome: Board adopted the proclamation and urged public awareness and engagement with the Suicide Prevention Council’s events and trainings.
