Governor Steve Sisolak Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month
Today, Governor Steve Sisolak signed two proclamations related to suicide prevention in the State of Nevada.
The first proclamation declares September 2020 as suicide prevention month in Nevada. Additionally, Gov. Sisolak signed the PREVENTS proclamation, committing Nevada’s full support for the implementation of the PREVENTS ‘Roadmap’ to help identify veterans and other residents in need of care; develop best practices around mental health; prioritize mental health in the workplace; and promote the REACH National Public Health Campaign through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that seeks to increase awareness of mental
health issues and suicide prevention.
health issues and suicide prevention.