Marion County proclaims September 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 2, 2026

The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 2 approved a proclamation designating September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month after a presentation by Health and Human Services staff; the motion carried with Commissioners Bethell and Cameron voting aye and Commissioner Willis absent.

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The Marion County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation on Sept. 2 designating September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Marion County. Health and Human Services staff Laura Sprouse and Kelly Martin presented the proclamation during the board session; Commissioner Danielle Bethell moved for approval and Commissioner Kevin Cameron seconded. The motion carried with both commissioners voting aye; Commissioner Colm Willis was absent.

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