Recognizing LGBTQ+ suicide as a public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as “National Suicide Prevention Month”.

recognizes suicide as a preventable national public health problem;

supports the designation of “National Suicide Prevention Month”;

supports declaring that suicide prevention should be a priority;

acknowledges that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities, and that particular attention should be paid to communities known to be at heightened risk, including LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ youth of color;

promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide, and that suicide is most often an impulsive act that occurs during a moment of overwhelming hopelessness and despair; and

develops and implements strategies to increase access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.