SERVING DOÑA ANA COUNTY
SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
LAS CRUCES
ABOUT THE TASK FORCE
The Suicide Prevention Task Force was founded by Mayor Pro Tem Kasandra A. Gandara in 2016 after a series of completed suicides by youth and a prominent city councilor. It was her intention to bring awareness to the problem, advocate for quality mental health services and most importantly to bring hope to those that feel so alone.
TASK FORCE LEADERSHIP
John A. Burch
Chairman
Athena Huckaby
Vice Chairman
Jessica Garcia
Secretary
Vacant
Treasurer
Suicide Prevention Task Force Meetings Held Every 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
OUR MISSION, VISION & GOALS
IDENTITY
The Suicide Prevention Task Force primary focus is to raise awareness, educate, train and support our community by developing and sustaining partnerships, providing technical assistance, and contributing to policy and legislative initiatives related to suicide prevention.
VISION
The City of Las Cruces is a compassionate city that believes Living Is For Everyone.
MISSION
To reduce and eliminate suicide in our community.
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1. Building awareness, educating, and training the community on suicide and suicide prevention
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2. Reducing stigma, secrecy, and myths about suicide and those who contemplate and or choose suicide
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3. Building partnerships and collaborations with others interested in suicide prevention
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4. Advocating, supporting and empowering people who are seeking assistance
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5. Providing technical assistance and helping craft policy and legislative initiatives related to suicide and suicide prevention
GOALS
MEETING AGENDAS & MINUTES
