New commission will work to reduce Colorado’s high suicide rate

“Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. Last year, more than 1,000 Coloradans died by suicide. The state Legislature created the Suicide Prevention Commission of Colorado to help guide the state’s efforts in this area. Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, appointed commissioners Oct. 1, including representatives from state agencies, law enforcement, interfaith community, business, and the agriculture and ranching industries.

The commission begins meeting this month to identify statewide priorities in suicide prevention. The first meeting is October 17th 8:30am at Reading Room, Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado, Anschutz Campus. All meeting are open to the public. To learn more about statewide and local suicide prevention programs and events as well as resources in your area, visit  www.coosp.org. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” [Source: COPrevent]