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Receive a presentation on the Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board receive a presentation on the Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
SUMMARY:
Suicide is a nationwide public health crisis as the 10th leading cause of death for all ages, claiming over 44,000 lives annually and an average of 121 lives per day. Suicide is also a major health concern at the local level. In 2014, the most recent year for available data, there were 643 suicide attempts. In 2016, there were 44 suicides in Solano County and 242 suicides over the past five years.
The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan is to increase awareness about suicide for the broader community and to provide recommended strategies to prevent suicide in our community. This plan was developed by the Solano County Suicide Prevention Committee, with feedback from key community partners through eight community meetings and six targeted focus groups.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Solano County Behavioral Health suicide prevention activities are funded through the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and are included in the Department's approved FY2017/18 Budget. There is no additional financial impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Solano County Suicide Prevention Committee consists of County staff and community partners including: mental health consumers including those that have survived suicide attempts; family member survivors; providers representing mental health, substance abuse, and healthcare from both the public and private sectors; law enforcement; community-based organizations; representatives from the faith-based community; education representatives; and concerned community members working towards the goal of preventing suicide through individual outreach and intervention,...
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