HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-335 RESOLUTION NO. 21-335
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS "NATIONAL SUICIDE
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH"AND CELEBRATING 2-1-1 HELPLINE'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE
AND SUICIDE PREVENTION IN ST.LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which directs the
community's attention to the public health epidemic destroying lives, devasting
families and impacting communities.
2. The 2-1-1 HelpLine is that central access point providing individuals and families with
guidance and crisis support via telephone or text any time of day or night. It is also the
regional responder for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK). The
2-1-1 staff work 24 hours a day to prevent suicide loss of life with a daily average of
126 mental health/crisis calls & contacts with 10 callers with concerns of suicide daily.
3. As the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the fourth leading cause for
ages 35-54, suicide is a major contributor to premature mortality. In 2019, the age-
adjusted rate per 100,000 population of Suicide Deaths in St. Lucie County
was 13.4 compared to Florida at 14.5.
4. Suicide is the only type of death that is 100% preventable; and by offering the public
education, data, support, and services we as a community have taken a step toward
preventing another suicide by our residents.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim the month of September 2021 as
"SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and extend
recognition to 2-1-1 HelpLine for celebrating 50 years of service, and front-line Suicide
Prevention in in St. Lucie County and in so doing, urge all citizens to be aware of the only
telephone number they need to know to access information on 1600 agency providers with wide-
ranging programs and services throughout our area.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of September 2021.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21-335
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS
"NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST.LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which directs the
community's attention to the public health epidemic destroying lives, whole families
and sometimes, entire communities.
2. Suicide rates on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee were increasing in the first half
of 2021 according to our Medical Examiner's Office.
3. There were nearly two and a half times as many suicides (47,511) in the United States
as there were homicides (19,141).
4. For every completed suicide in 2019, there were 29.05 attempts at suicide.
5. As the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the fourth leading cause for
ages 35-54, suicide is a major contributor to premature mortality.
6. In 2019, the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 population of Suicide Deaths in St.
Lucie County was 13.4 compared to Florida at 14.5.
7. Suicide is the only type of death that is 100% preventable; and by offering the public
education, data, support, and services we as a community have taken a step toward
preventing another suicide by our residents.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of September 2021 as "SUICIDE
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board is honored to be part of the healing process, raising awareness for and
support of those affected by suicide by offering supporting services addressing mental
health illnesses and drug and alcohol addiction.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of September 2021.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE CO�TY
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