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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: President Mosby and Councilmember McCray
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Suicide Prevention Coordinator - Establishment
For the purpose of establishing the position of Suicide Prevention Coordinator within the Health Department; and providing for the duties of the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.
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By adding
Article - Health
Section 2-103.1
Baltimore City Revised Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Revised Code
Article - Health
Title 2. Department of Health
Subtitle 1. Organization and General Authority
ยง 2-103.1. Suicide Prevention Coordinator.
(a) In general.
There is a Suicide Prevention Coordinator within the Health Department.
(b) Scope.
The Suicide Prevention Coordinator shall:
(1) collaborate with system partners to support behavioral health system management; and
(2) work to prevent suicides and mental health crises.
(c) Duties.
The Suicide Prevention Coordinator shall:
(1) reach out to community organizations, groups and agencies to inform them about available resources regarding suicide prevention;
(2) coordinate and provide suicide prevention trainings and trainings regarding the relationship between trauma and suicide as needed;
(3) carry out new ...
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