September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and for the first time, the city of Jacksonville has launched a new and free initiative designed to save lives.
The program is called Zero Suicide Jax, a citywide effort that empowers everyday people — not just professionals — to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take meaningful action.
The initiative launched earlier this year with one powerful goal: zero suicides in Jacksonville. For one local mother, the mission is personal.
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