Stafford is trying to find ways to get help to those in psychological distress because of the pandemic.
A discussion was held at Tuesday's meeting Board of Supervisors on how to try and stem the tide of rising suicide rates in the county. As the pandemic continues there has been an uptick in the number of suicides due to depression caused by the effects of the pandemic.
At the beginning of the meeting, Falmouth District Supervisor Meg Bohmke read a speech acknowledging the issues specifically mentioning a recent murder-suicide in the county and how this has come about due to mental stress from the pandemic. Bohmke implored those watching that if they see someone in distress to reach out to them or if they’re in danger to contact the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency number.
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