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Resolution No. 18-137
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 15 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS,suicide is a major public health issue that requires vigilant attention and preventative action; and
WHEREAS, between 2009 and 2016,there was an average of 41 deaths per year by suicide in Butte County,and each
death by suicide directly impacts numerous family members, friends, loved ones, and by extension the entire community;
and
WHEREAS, Butte County Behavioral Health is committed to raising awareness, providing education and training on
suicide prevention, and reducing stigma; and
WHEREAS, the County of Butte is committed to ensuring that those in need have access to services by healthcare
providers trained in best practices to reduce suicide risk, and to reducing the stigma associated with using behavioral health
treatment or losing a loved one to suicide; and
WHEREAS, from January 2017 to Juine 2018, 1,839 calls were made from Butte County to the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline for assistance; and
WHEREAS, no single suicide prevention effort will be sufficient or appropriate for all populations or communities,
and all are asked to join together and take a stand to help those who are contemplating suicide; and
WHEREAS,September 9 through 15 is recognized across the United States as Suicide P'reventio'n Week and provides
the opportunity to educate oneself about warning signs and how best to help those most in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the week of September 9
through 15, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Week throughout Butte County.As members of the Board of Supervisors,we also call
upon our community to commit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our residents can
take to protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health
conditions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 11th day of September, 2018, by the following.
vote:
AYES.Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk,Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: Done”
ABSENT: None Steve La ert, Chair
NOT VOTING: None Butte'County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST':
Shari McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and the Bo of Supervisors
By: