HomeMy WebLinkAboutHR 2021 Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2021
WHEREAS, September is known as National Suicide Prevention Month and is intended
to help raise awareness surrounding suicide prevention resources available
in the community; and
WHEREAS, suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race,
orientation, income level, religion or background; and
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control, each year more than 48,000
people die by suicide – that’s one death every 11 minutes; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10 – 34, the 10th
leading cause of death in the US; and
WHEREAS, 90% of people who die by suicide have experienced symptoms of a mental
health condition; and
WHEREAS, organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness and National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK) work to help individuals in
crisis and provide resources to shed light on this highly stigmatized topic;
and
WHEREAS, the benefits of preventing and overcoming mental health challenges,
suicide attempts and loss, and substance abuse are significant and valuable
to individuals, families, and our community at large; and
WHEREAS, in these challenging times, education of suicide prevention and awareness
are more needed than ever.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the month of
September 2021 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and in doing so, urge all residents and
community members to strive to build safe and supportive environments and eliminate the
stigma surrounding mental health issues that too often prevents people from seeking the care
they need.
Kate Colin
Mayor
