Mayor Lewis | Vice Mayor Holland | Councilmember DeGolia | Councilmember Widmer Town of Atherton
Proclamation
IN RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER 2025 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH WHEREAS, Atherton will join the country and state in honoring Suicide Prevention Month (September), National Suicide Prevention Week (September 7-13) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) to spread the message that suicide can be prevented; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, 69 people died by suicide in San Mateo County and 13,239 calls were received by the San Mateo County Crisis Line (650-579-0350), including 5,613 routed from 988 (42%) and 1,028 texts and 499 chats from 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 calling or texting the 988 Crisis Lifeline, mobile crisis teams by calling 650-579-0350, 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 2025 theme is “Support, Your Way”. Ongoing updates posted at SMCHealth.org/SPM; and
WHEREAS, beyond September, you can join the San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Committee which provides oversight and direction to suicide prevention efforts in the County and advances this mission by focusing on strategies and activities in the Suicide Prevention Roadmap 2021-2026. The Roadmap recommends activities that span across the continuum of care, including stable housing, education and trainings and risk-appropriate treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim that the month of September, 2025, be recognized as Suicide Prevention Month and calls upon everyone in San Mateo County 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 17th day of September, 2025. __________________________
Elizabeth Lewis, Mayor
Town of Atherton