DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) – The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners slates September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month, according to an agency Facebook post.
The county aims to raise awareness while promoting prevention, education, reducing stigma and fostering hope and connection.
In 2024, suicide claimed 48,824 lives nationwide, the county said.
In Nevada, 676 lives were lost, with an age-adjusted rate of 19.61 deaths per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national rate of about 13.7 per 100,000.
Douglas County commends the Suicide Prevention Network, a Minden-based nonprofit established in 1999, for its continued work providing prevention education, intervention, support groups, outreach, referrals and resources.
The commissioners encourage the public to recognize warning signs, have compassionate conversations, reduce stigma, and connect those who are struggling with resources, including the Suicide Prevention Network, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and local behavioral health programs.
“Together, we can help ensure that those who are struggling know they are not alone and that support and hope are available,” the commissioners said.
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