PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER 2023 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, in 2022, 67 people died by suicide in San Mateo County and 13,525 calls were received by the San Mateo County Crisis Line (run by Star Vista Crisis Center); and WHEREAS, East Palo Alto residents are urged to play a role in supporting each other and preventing suicide by knowing the signs of suicide, finding the words to communicate and reaching out to local 24/7 resources, including our local San Mateo County Crisis Line (run by Star Vista Crisis Center) (call 650-579-0350 or visit sanmateocrisis.org) or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988); and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Office of Diversity and Equity, Mayors Mental Health Initiative 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 2023 theme is “Share Hope Together”. Ongoing updates posted at www.SMCHealth.org/SPM.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of East Palo Alto, hereby designates September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month and calls upon everyone in our community to find their role in suicide prevention.
Dated: September 5, 2023
Lisa Gauthier, Mayor