Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian ● Vice Mayor Lewis ● Councilmember DeGolia ● Councilmember Holland ● Councilmember Widmer Town of Atherton
Proclamation
IN RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER 2024 AS SUICIDE
PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, the Town of Atherton will join the country, state and county in honoring Suicide Prevention Month (September), National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) to spread the message that suicide can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, 65 people died by suicide in San Mateo County and 16,568 calls were received by the San Mateo County Crisis Line (run by Star Vista Crisis Center), including 1,033 (6%) calls routed through 988; and
WHEREAS, Atherton residents are urged to play a role in supporting each other and preventing suicide by knowing the signs of suicide, finding the words of support and reaching out to local resources, including San Mateo County Crisis Line (by Star Vista Crisis Center) (call 650-579-0350, call/text 988 or visit sanmateocrisis.org), Alternatives to Suicide Peer Support Group (by Heart and Soul, Inc), Suicide Loss Support Group (by Mission Hospice & Homecare) and Be Sensitive Be Brave and Mental Health First Aid Trainings (by Kingdom Love); and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity, Suicide Prevention Committee and partners are collectively organizing activities that our community can participate throughout September Suicide Prevention Month, including free in-person and virtual events, advocacy days and communication campaign. The 2024 theme is “Love Over Loneliness”. Ongoing updates posted at www.SMCSuicidePrevention.com.
NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the Town of Atherton, and on behalf of the Atherton City Council, I hereby designate September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month and call upon everyone in our community to find their role in suicide prevention.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the Town of Atherton to be affixed
this 18th day of September 2024.
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Diana Hawkins-Manuelian, Mayor
Town of Atherton