Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2022 <br /> AS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS September is known as National Suicide Prevention Month and is intended to help <br /> p <br /> raise awareness surrounding suicide prevention resources available in the community ; and <br /> WHEREAS , suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age , gender , race , orientation , <br /> income level , religion or background ; and <br /> WHEREAS , according to the North Carolina Injury Violence and Prevention Branch , suicide is the <br /> second leading causes of death for youth in North Carolina ages 10 to 18 , and the third leading <br /> cause of death for those ages 19 to 341 . ; and <br /> WHEREAS , from 2016 to 2020 , Orange County lost 72 lives to suicide2 ; and <br /> WHEREAS , suicide and suicide attempts affect the health and well - being of friends , loved ones , <br /> co -workers , and the community ; and <br /> WHEREAS , every member of our community should understand that throughout life ' s struggles <br /> we all need the occasional reminder that we are all silently fighting our own battles ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County chooses to publicly state and place its full support behind the 988 <br /> Suicide and Crisis Lifeline , local educators , mental health professionals , athletic coaches , pack <br /> leaders , police officers , and parents as partners in supporting our community in simply being <br /> available to one another ; and <br /> WHEREAS , all residents are encouraged to take the time to inquire as to the wellbeing of their <br /> family , friends , and neighbors over the next few days and to genuinely convey their appreciation <br /> for their existence by any gesture they deem appropriate ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim <br /> September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in Orange County , recognizing suicide as a serious <br /> public health problem that can have long - lasting effects on individuals , families and communities , <br /> that suicide is preventable , and that everyone can help by learning the warning signs , promoting <br /> prevention and resilience , and making necessary social changes . <br /> This the 20to D S 2022 Day of September . <br /> Re ee Pric , Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Co i si <br /> 1 NC DHHS (2022) . Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury Data; Injury and Violence Prevention Branch . Accessed fro '', r ¢ � < <br /> https : //www. cdc . gov/suicide/'facts/index . html <br /> 2 NC DHHS (2022) . Suicide Trends and Demographics ; Suicide — Orange County, 5 -year Rate ; Accessed from <br /> https : //dashboards . ncdhhs .gov/tiDPH/views/NCVDRSDashboard/NC - <br /> VDRSDashboard? %3AshowAppBanner=false & %3Adisp_lay count=n& %3AshowVizHome=n&% 3Aorigin=viz share link& <br /> %3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&% 3Aembed=�, <br />