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Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed September 2020 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the State of Minnesota.
The proclamation states that, “Suicide is a preventable public health issue that requires preventative action, resources, and caring communities.” The Minnesota Department of Health reports that in Minnesota, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death. In 2017, 783 Minnesotans died by suicide, and increase of 5 percent over the previous year.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a reminder that suicide touches families all across Minnesota, and that we all must play a role in preventing suicide. The national Suicide Prevention Resource Center offers tips on how to take action. In Minnesota, a range of resources are available, from phone support to mental health crisis teams:
- Peer Support: call or text 844-739-6369.
- Crisis Text Line: Text "MN" to 741 741
- Contact a local mental health team: Call **CRISIS (274747) from a cell phone or visit the DHS website for your local number
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Find out more at the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and the Minnesota Department of Health.
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