If you are anyone you know is suicidal – call or text 988 – the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Helpline

Save the Date: 15th Annual Walk 2 Remember Walk 2 Prevent October 12, 2025

Purpose:

The St. Clair County Suicide Prevention Committee is a group of passionate people who work toward reducing the number of deaths by suicide in St. Clair County, as well as to provide education and awareness of community resources for anyone struggling with a mental health crisis resulting in thoughts of suicide.

Committee Goals:

  1. Collect current local accurate data for utilization in prevention efforts throughout St. Clair County
    • Collect annual death by suicide information from the SCC Medical Examiner’s Office to look for patterns or trends.
    • Collect suicide attempt data from local law enforcement agencies looking for patterns or trends that may help direct prevention efforts.
  2. Use local, state and national data to create community education awareness campaigns that are offered throughout St. Clair County.
  3. Support survivors of suicide as they walk through the grief journey by providing various supports: lending library, SOS Memorial Garden, SOS Support Group, other community resources as requested.

Survivor of Suicide Memorial Garden is at East China Park, on Recor Road, across from the Kiddie Scape play area.  This garden is intended to be a tranquil place for people to visit and reflect on their loved one lost to suicide.  Brick pavers may be purchased as a memorial.  New pavers are added each spring.

2025 Meeting Calendar

The Suicide Prevention Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 

  • January 14, 2025
  • February 11, 2025
  • March 11, 2025
  • April 8, 2025
  • May 13, 2025
  • June 10, 2025
  • July 8, 2025
  • August 12, 2025
  • September 9, 2025
  • October 14, 2025
  • November 11, 2025
  • December 9, 2025

Printable Meeting Calendar


2024 Accomplishments

  • Partnered with the St. Clair County Medical Examiner and local law enforcement to collect data on suicide deaths and attempts. In 2023, 21 deaths were recorded, with 52% of those over age 55. Police responded to 432 suicide-related interventions, with 39% involving individuals under age 25.
  • Compiled data from six law enforcement agencies on suicide attempts.
  • Continued a billboard campaign to raise awareness about youth mental health and the 988 National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Helpline.
  • Updated marketing materials to include 988 information, collaborating with the Council On Aging for senior outreach.
  • Created and distributed additional 988 resource for teens, collaborating with schools and youth organizations.
  • Provided community suicide prevention trainings that include local resources.
  • Held the 9th Annual Walk2Remember, Walk2Prevent Suicide on October 13, 2024, drawing approximately 250 attendees.
  • Supported the SOS Memorial Garden in East China Park as a place of reflection and remembrance.
  • Community fundraisers for suicide prevention efforts raised more than $12,000.


Chair: Michael McCartan
Contact: Amy Smith, St. Clair County Community Mental Health

 

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Contact Amy Smith
St. Clair County Community Mental Health
(810) 966-7830
[email protected]