September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and We Need to Talk About It. Each September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a great reminder to us all that we need to talk about the reality of suicide. When someone dies by suicide, it creates a ripple effect that is felt by their friends, family, community, and beyond. Up to 135 people are affected by a single suicide. These are real lives affected, not just statistical numbers. Suicide Prevention: How to

50.2 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use and/or mental health problems. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) describes recovery as, "a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use

At Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, we believe the best way to understand what our community needs is to listen to the people who live in it. Our Advisory Committee brings together community members who want to help shape the future of behavioral health services and offerings in the county. Committee members share their experiences, perspectives, ideas, and insights about the challenges and needs they see and/or experience in our community. Why Does the Advisory Committe