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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR15-075 National Suicide Prevention Week Commissioner h--`16-4.--1 moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO r1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 01 S Resolution Designating September 7— 13, 2015 as National Suicide Prevention Week WHEREAS, suicide is the tenth leading cause of all deaths in the United States with one suicide occurring on average every 13.3 minutes; and WHEREAS, suicide is the seventh leading cause of death overall in the state of Colorado and on average, one person dies by suicide every 10.12 hours in the state; and WHEREAS, suicide is the second leading cause of death in Colorado among 10-34 year olds, the third leading cause of death among 35-44 year olds, the fourth leading cause of death among 45-54 year olds, and the eighth leading cause of death in Colorado among 55-64 year olds; and WHEREAS, suicide cost Colorado a total of$883,178,000 of combined lifetime medical and work loss cost in 2005, or an average of$1,103,972 per suicide; and WHEREAS, over five times as many people die by suicide in Colorado annually than by homicide; the total deaths to suicide reflect a total of 18,444 years of potential life lost before age 65; and WHEREAS, the elderly make up 113% of the population, but comprise 16% of all suicides; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that 4.8 million people in the United States are survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide); and WHEREAS, 50.8% 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, 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; and 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; and WHEREAS, a great many suicides are preventable; and WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the maximum extent possible; and WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 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. 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. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby designates September 7 through September 13, 2015 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 8th of September 2015. 04 �o COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF �. COL A RADO, by and Through is ATTEST: * '" * BO, ' I 0 ' COUNT OM Li SSIONERS i I Teak J. Simonton Kathy ii andler-Henry ■ Clerk to the Board of Chairman County Commissioners ril ne McQue onm sioner 41r# , 0 o ian H. Ryan ,Commissioner Commissioner144-QU ,L..-t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Chandler-Henry - A-k 4 Commissioner McQueeney ,,, Commissioner Ryan 3 14-4 • This Resolution passed by /o vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.