HomeMy WebLinkAboutR09-092 Designating September 6-12 National Suicide Prevention WeekCommissioner I~n--/-~ u ti. moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2009- O~ y
Resolution Designating September 6-12, 2009
as National Suicide Prevention Week
WHEREAS, suicide is the 11`" leading cause of all deaths in the United States and the 3`a
leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 24; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, one person completes suicide every 16 minutes; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 5 million people in the United States have lost a loved one to
suicide; and
WHEREAS, 51% of people who die by suicide use a firearm and guns stored in the house are
used for suicide 40 times more often than for self-protection; and
WHEREAS, the overall suicide rate in our country has only slightly declined from record
highs in recent years, the suicide rate for those 15-24 years old has more than doubled since the mid-
1950s and the suicide rate reinains highest for adults 75 years of age and older; and
WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental illness and suicidality works against suicide
prevention by discouraging persons at risk from seeking life-saving help and further traumatizes
survivors of suicide; and
WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the
maximum extent possible; and
WHER~AS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology and
HEARTBEAT, which are dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths and the
pain of those affected by suicides of loved ones through educational programs, research projects,
intervention services and bereavement services urge that we:
1. Recognize suicide as a national and state public health problem and declare suicide
prevention to be a statewide priority;
2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for
all populations;
3. encourage initiatives based on the goals contained in the Nntional Strategy for Sa~icide
Prevention:
A. Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable.
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C. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a
consumer of inental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention services.
D. Develop and implement cominunity-based suicide prevention programs.
E. Develop and implement community-based suicide bereavenient support
services.
F. Promote efforts to reduce access to lethal means and methods of self-harm.
G. Implement training for the recognition of at-risk behavior and for the delivery of
effective treatment.
H. Develop and promote effective clinical and professional practices.
I. Increase access to, and community linkages with, mental health and substance
abuse services.
J. Improve reporting and portrayals of suicidal behavior, mental illness and
substance abuse in the entertainment and news media.
K. Promote and support research on suicide and suicide prevention.
L. Improve and expand surveillance systems for suicidal behavior.
WHEREAS, a great many suicides are preventable;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
designate September 6 through September 12, 2009 to be "National Suicide Prevention Week" in the
county of Eagle in the Sate of Colorado.
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Clerk to the Board of
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Commissioner ~~~~--~L~ seconded adoption
called, the vote was as follows:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
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Commissioner Fisher
Commissioner Runyon
Commissioner Stavney
foregoing resolution. The roll having been
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This Resolution passed by bvote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado.
TERM SHEET
Requested hearing date:
Requestin~ department:
September 8, 2009
Sheriff's Office
1) Title: Resolution Designating September 6-12, 2009 as National Suicide
Prevention Week
2) Staff submitting: Jill Baron
3) Purpose: Raise awareness of the impact suicide has on communities
4) Methodolo~y: n/a
5) Schedule: n/a
6) Financial considerations: n/a
7) Other: n/a
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APPROVED AS fip FORM
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By:
Eagle County Commissioners' Office