25 of 2023 - Joint Resolution Declaring September 2023 National Suicide Prevention Month in Salt Lake CityWRIBlEm-
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2023 NATIONAL SUICIDE
PREVENTION MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, September is known nationally as "Suicide Prevention Month; " and
WHEREAS, according to the American Foundation far Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 9th
leading cause of death among adults in Utah, and the leading cause of death for
Utahns aged 10 - 24 years old; and
WHEREAS, also according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Utah
averages 651 suicides per year; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veteran
suicide rate in Utah is significantly higher than the national Veteran suicide
rate.
WHEREAS, according to the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition, LGBTQ+ adults and youth
experience a significantly elevated riskfor suicide and suicide behavior.
WHEREAS, on average, more than 48,000 lives are lostfrom suicide in the United States
each year, which averages to about 132 suicides per day; and
WHEREAS, every life lost directly affects the victim's family, friends, co-workers, neighbors,
and community; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is home to many mental health providers such as Huntsman
Mental Health Institute and the Volunteers of America and mental health and
suicide prevention services are accessible and available through the Salt Lake
County Health Department by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected to
a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime, 2417;
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 2o23 as National Suicide Prevention Month in Salt Lake
City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
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 _5 day of September 2023
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Darin Mano, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five