Milton proclaims September Suicide Prevention Month, schedules 9/11 remembrance

Mayor Heather Lindsay read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Month in Milton and highlighted local risk factors, connections to first responders, and resources including the 988 Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line. "I particularly wanted to recognize Pastor Bill. He works with first responders...and helps mitigate suicide risk through his educational and care work," the mayor said while presenting the proclamation.

The council also announced a 9/11 remembrance on Sept. 11 at 06:45 at the Blackwater site with an invocation, honor-guard presentations, a bell ceremony and a concert to follow. Staff asked attendees to check city communications for the full schedule and noted local first-responder participation in the ceremony.