Stanislaus County’s Suicide Prevention Initiative Approved By Board
Health officials are trying to tackle the suicide rate in the county, which increased 27 percent from 2010-14. The plan still has to be approved by a state oversight commission.
The Modesto Bee:
Stanislaus County Supervisors Approve 3-Year Initiative To Reduce Suicide Rate
Stanislaus County supervisors approved a plan Tuesday for dealing with an increase in suicides. The county hopes to get different sectors of the community involved with the three-year suicide prevention and intervention project. The plan requires approval from a state oversight commission under the Mental Health Services Act. (Carlson, 3/15)
In other news, Fillmore is still grappling with the aftermath of its fire chief's suicide —
The Ventura County Star:
Still Reeling, Fillmore Gets The Word Out About Suicide Prevention
The suicide in January of Rigo Landeros, Fillmore's fire chief and assistant city manager, has fractured the city. At City Council meetings since his death, people have accused members of the council of harassing and bullying Landeros, and some have called for council members to resign or face a recall campaign. (Biasotti, 3/15)