Agenda 09/27/2022 Item # 4C (Proclamation designating September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Collier County)09/27/2022
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, suicide is recognized as a significant public health problem and a
countywide issue that can affect anyone regardless of age, gender,
race, orientation, income level, religion, or background; and
WHEREAS, according to the Department of Health & Human Services, one person
dies by suicide every 11 minutes in the US, including 3,135 Floridians
and 60 Collier County residents in 2021, making suicide the fourteenth
leading cause of death for Floridians and the second leading cause of
death among those aged 20-34; and
WHEREAS, the Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds, formed to help implement the
County’s Mental Health & Addiction Strategic Plan, works to prevent
suicide and its devastating impact on families and communities,
recognizing that information, education, treatment, and resources are
essential to preventing further loss of life to suicide; and
WHEREAS, every member of our community should understand that throughout
life’s struggles, we all need the occasional reminder that we are
important to those around us, and that there is supportive help to get
us through our dark days; and
WHEREAS, a simple phone call, message, handshake, or hug can go a long way
towards helping someone realize that suicide is not the answer; and
that everyone is encouraged to take the time to check in with family,
friends, and neighbors on a regular basis to let them know how much
they are appreciated for their existence; and
WHEREAS, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with a goal
of encouraging open discussions to help erase the stigma around suicide
and to direct those in need to supportive services;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 2022 be designated as
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of September 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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09/27/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 22937
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month in Collier County.
Meeting Date: 09/27/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
09/15/2022 1:59 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
09/15/2022 1:59 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry Division Review Completed 09/15/2022 3:22 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review Completed 09/16/2022 8:41 AM
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review Completed 09/20/2022 8:48 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/27/2022 9:00 AM
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