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28 of 2024 - Joint Resolution Declaring September 2024 National Suicide Prevention Month in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
�esolution 28 of 2024
JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2024 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, September is known nationally as "Suicide Prevention Month;" and
WHEREAS, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 9th
leading cause of death in Utah, and the 2nd leading cause of death for Utahns aged 10 -24 years old; and
WHEREAS, also according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Utah
experienced 718 suicides in 2022; and
WHEREAS, every life lost directly affects the victim's family,friends, co-workers, neighbors, and community; and
WHEREAS, there are many mental health resources such as Huntsman Mental Health
Institute, Live On, Safe UT App, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, The Trevor Project, National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah, and the Volunteers of
America; and
WHEREAS, free and confidential support is accessible and available by calling or texting 988
to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime, 24/7; and
WHEREAS, anyone can learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to help
someone in a crisis by visiting LiveOnUtah.org; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City values those who work daily to help better the lives of others through their professions in mental health care, education, emergency services, and many more.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City recognize the month of September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention Month in Salt Lake City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that Salt Lake City encourages all residents to familiarize themselves with mental health education and treatment resources and recognize how a healthy
mind can help us better care for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Adopted this _3_ day of September 2024
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Erin Mendenhall Victoria Petro, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
Chris Wharton, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Evb Lopez Chavez
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Mem
Darin Mano
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven