Staff from the California Correctional Institution (CCI) walked a mile uphill to bring awareness to suicide prevention. It’s part of a Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk at the institution.
Staff walked from the front gate to Facility A to help bring awareness to suicide prevention, and to remember victims of suicide and the family and friends left behind.
Representatives from Save A Life Today (SALT) joined the effort. SALT is a Kern County non-profit organization that raises funds for suicide prevention and assists those bereaved by suicide. The walked alongside CCI staff for the suicide prevention event.
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CDCR offers help to employees through the Peer Support Program, Employee Assistance Program and other support tools. Learn more about CDCR’s efforts at Employee Wellness (link opens new tab).
SALT promotes awareness at health fairs throughout the county, sponsors awareness training and distributes awareness literature at various events. These efforts are made possible through donations.
Submitted by Lt. Elias Garcia
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