National Suicide Prevention Month

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-0992 National Suicide Prevention Month On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: September 16, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: NA Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dallas County Commissioners Court proudly designates September as National Suicide Prevention Month. We urge government officials at all levels, public health professionals, community leaders, educators, residents, and stakeholders to collaborate in the shared commitment of suicide prevention for those suffering in silence. The Dallas County community is invited to join Dallas County, Dallas Independent School District, Greater Dallas Suicide Prevention Coalition, and local leaders on September 30, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for the annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. This significant event will be held in the ceremonial room on the 6th floor of the Dallas County Records Building. Together, let us raise awareness, foster understanding, and take meaningful action to support those in need and prevent future tragedies. Done in open Court September 16, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: