Backup Documents 09/27/2022 Item # 4C 4c
PROCLAMATION
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
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WI AM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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