Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
Summary
The county proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI's Tim Mahoney highlighted rural stigma around asking for help and local programs like the 211 referral system and suicide prevention walks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents struggling with mental illness and their families across Lycoming County.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-09-24
The board proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention and Action Month. NAMI reports 24 local suicides in 2024 and 21 in 2025; commissioners urged residents to ask 'are you okay?', listen without judgment, and fight stigma — especially for at-risk groups like farmers, veterans, and young people.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-05-07
The county proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI's Tim Mahoney highlighted rural stigma around asking for help and local programs like the 211 referral system and suicide prevention walks.
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