CC Resolution 12753RESOLUTION NO. 12753
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL APPROVING A SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes suicide as a public health issue, evidenced by
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Department data which shows that after a three-year
decline in the suicide rate in the County, suicide rates increased in 2018 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Suicide Prevention Policy seeks to support the strategies recommended by
the Santa Clara County Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, educating the community on suicide risk factors, warning signs, how to report
threats of suicide or those showing signs of becoming at risk, and removing the stigma about
mental health treatment, recovery and resiliency, is good public policy; and
WHEREAS, the Suicide Prevention Policy formalizes a process by which general resources
are shared and safe messaging best practices are followed when communicating with
employees and the community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Campbell that the
Suicide Prevention Policy shall be incorporated into the City Council Policy Manual, as of
the date of adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 2021, by the following roll call vote. -
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Landry, Lopez, Resnikoff, Gibbons
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Dusty Christopherson, City Clerk