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NEWS RELEASE September 4, 2025
CONTACTS:
Michael Pearlman, Communications Director
Janelle Collins, Strategic Communications Director
Governor, Department of Health Issue Statewide Call to Action during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Governor Gordon: “I encourage everyone to find their role in this effort.”
CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health’s Injury, and Violence Prevention Program today recognized the significant efforts being made across the state and progress made to address suicide in Wyoming. The Governor renewed his call to action to Wyoming citizens to raise awareness and continue working together to lower the state’s suicide rate.
“September gives us a vital opportunity to continue our efforts to bring awareness, normalize help-seeking behavior, and connect individuals to life-saving resources and support,” Governor Gordon said. “Thanks to the thoughtful, collaborative approach taken by state agencies, local partners, and dedicated individuals, we are making strides destigmatizing the discussion and lowering suicide rates. There is still much work to be done, however, as we know families and communities continue to be impacted by suicide.”
After a long-term increase, Wyoming suicide rates for the last three years have shown a notable shift. Following a peak in 2021 of 32.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, suicide rates since have declined to between 26.3-28.2 in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
"Training opportunities are available to front line professionals and citizens passionate about providing survivors assistance, partnering to bring awareness, and importantly, prevention,” Governor Gordon said. “I encourage everyone to find their role in this effort.”
Governor Gordon has initiated and remained actively engaged in statewide prevention efforts, including signing legislation to establish the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, leading the expansion of the Governor's Mental Health Task Force and WY We Care Initiative.
Ongoing strategies include securing sustainable funding for the 988 lifeline, implementing the Wyoming State Suicide Prevention Plan, and supporting innovative community programs such as PROSPER, and Veterans Talking to Veterans.
If you or someone you know is struggling, immediate help is available. Call or text 988 at any time to be connected with a trained, compassionate Wyoming caregiver. Veterans seeking help, please dial 988, then press 1.
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https://988lifeline.org/https://988lifeline.org/
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