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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-082 National Suicide Prevention Week Commissioner 4) moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - V Resolution Designating September 8-14, 2013 as National Suicide Prevention Week WHEREAS, suicide is the tenth leading cause of all deaths in the United States and the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 to 24; WHEREAS, in the United States, one person completes suicide every 14.2 minutes; WHEREAS, it is estimated that 4.73 million people in the United States are survivors of suicide [those who have lost a loved one to suicide]; WHEREAS, 50.8%of people who die by suicide use a firearm, and guns stored in the house are used for suicide 40 more times often than for self-protection; WHEREAS, an increase in the overall suicide rate in our country was seen in 2009, representing a change in the recent pattern of stability or slight declines, the suicide rate for those 15- 24 years old has more than doubled since the mid-1950s; and the suicide rate remains highest for adults 75 years of age and older; WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental illness and suicidality works against suicide prevention by discouraging persons at risk for suicide from seeking life-saving help and further traumatizes survivors of suicide; WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the maximum extent possible; WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, Speak Up Reach Out and Heartbeat Eagle County which are dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths, and the pain of survivors 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, state and county public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a priority; 2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; 3. Encourage initiatives based on the goals contained in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: a. Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable. b. Develop a broad-based support for suicide prevention. c. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a consumer of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. d. Develop and implement community-based suicide prevention programs. Y. e. Develop and implement community-based suicide bereavement programs. 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 the most effective treatment. h. Develop and promote effective clinical and professional practices. i. Increase access to, and community linkages with, mental health and substance abuse in the entertainment and news media. 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. 1. 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 do hereby designate September 8 through September 14, 2013 as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in the county of Eagle, state of Colorado. MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the tenth day of September, 2013. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATEOF of M COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • s . • • _...jaglif)1 Teak J. Simonto 9�RVO • Sara J. Fisher Clerk to the Board of Chairman ' County Commissioners J i .n H. Ryan iro 1 fission-. I III A. i Kathy Sjandler-Henry • Commissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: nn Commissioner Fisher ___ h Commissioner Ryan ✓� Commissioner Chandler-Henry This Resolution passed by J/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.