Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and supports naming September 8, 2025, as “988 Day” to highlight the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s role in helping people in crisis .

It is a statement of support and awareness. It encourages the public to learn about 988 and to use it when someone needs immediate help with mental health or a suicide crisis .

• Who is affected: People in crisis, families, friends, and communities who may need fast mental health support via 988 .
• What changes: Public recognition of suicide as a major health issue and support for a national awareness day focused on the 988 Lifeline .
• When: September 8, 2025, is supported as “988 Day” .