Oklahoma County – Following a motion by County Commissioner Carrie Blumert, the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved her resolution declaring the week of September 10th thru 17th as Suicide Prevention Week in Oklahoma County.  Suicide Prevention Week is part of a larger, month-long, focus on reducing suicide risk and death, as well as the importance mental health treatment and support.

“I want to thank the members of the community for their input at today’s Citizen Oversight Board Meeting.  That board is charged with making recommendations concerning the location and design of the new jail, as well as construction oversight. “