Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Council Recognizes The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center, Meharry Medical Group During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Metro Council Commends Elam Mental Health Center’s Dedication to Improving Community Mental Health
Nashville, TN – On Tuesday, September 17, the Metro Nashville and Davidson County Council officially recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and honored The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center with a resolution acknowledging its critical role in enhancing mental health and suicide prevention efforts within the community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies by suicide every 11.7 minutes.
Sara Evans, Clinical Director of the Elam Mental Health Center, accepted the resolution on behalf of the center. Evans expressed gratitude, stating, “Today’s recognition helps to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicidality, and it highlights the importance of community involvement in suicide prevention. We urge all Davidson County residents to familiarize themselves with the Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center and reach out if they or someone they know is in need.”
Established in 1971, The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center, located at 2000 Albion Street in Nashville, provides essential mental health services, including initial assessments and ongoing care for mental health and substance use disorders, to the residents of Metro Nashville, Davidson County, and the state of Tennessee.
Ten Metro Council Members sponsored the resolution, including District 2 Council Member Kyonzté Toombs.
“The Metropolitan County Council further goes on record as proclaiming the efforts of The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center, Meharry Medical Group, and Meharry Medical College for their dedication to improving the mental health of individuals and families by working to prevent suicide in our community. We are calling upon all residents, government agencies, organizations, and businesses to join in this effort to raise awareness of Suicide Prevention and promote mental well-being for all,” she said.
In 2022, the Metro Public Health Department reported 115 Metro Nashville residents died by suicide, the highest number seen in the last five years in Davidson County.
The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center provides comprehensive care for individuals with various substance use disorders and drug addictions. Walk-ins and indigent patients without insurance are welcome.
To learn more about Elam Mental Health Center, call (615) 327-6256 or visit Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center.
