September is “Suicide Awareness Month,” and with that in mind, Hays County proclaimed September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month at the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday.
There are many organizations in Hays County that address this issue: Cenikor Foundation, Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Hays Caldwell Women’s Center, NAMI Central Texas, Communities in Schools of Central Texas, Hill Country MHDD Centers along with other organizations and local mental health providers.
“[These organizations] serve on the front lines and see the impact of suicide and work to reduce the stigma, provide resources, support and provide education to the city of San Marcos and Hays County,” the proclamation stated. “We encourage all residents to take time to understand mental health through education by actively participating in Mental Health First Aid Training, ASIST Suicide Prevention Training, Youth Awareness of Mental Health Training and other opportunities to increase education and awareness in Hays County.”
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