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PROCLAMATION
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: September 2024
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness
of the resources available to prevent suicide and support those in our community. Our
goal is to learn how to help and talk about suicide without increasing harm.
Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income,
religion, or background. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(AFSP), suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to 34,
with over 48,000 people dying by suicide annually in the United States.
Columbia Heights stands with local educators, mental health professionals, coaches,
leaders, police officers, and parents in supporting our community. Local and national
organizations, like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), are at the forefront
of this critical issue.
We urge all residents to check in on the well-being of family, friends, and neighbors. A
simple gesture — a call, message, handshake, or hug — can make a significant difference.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, proclaim
September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention Month.
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August 26, 2024