Crime prevention campaign for October: 'It's All Connected'
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Citrus County, Florida - Due to October 2023 being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month, and October also having a week dedicated to Mental Health Awareness, on Monday, October 9, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will begin a crime prevention campaign on its social media sites called 'It's All Connected' to show the connection between mental health issues, substance abuse, and criminal offenses.
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The CCSO Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), will discuss topics such as the correlation seen between adult and juvenile substance abuse and criminal behaviors, home and work life, physical and mental health, available treatment options, and how you can help make a positive difference.
Domestic Violence: You are Not Alone
The agency has also launched a sub-campaign that will focus on the myths and facts of domestic violence called 'You are not Alone.' Each Monday and Friday during the remander of October, the CCSO will post information on its social media pages explaining what domestic violence is, what qualifies as domestic violence, the signs to watch out for, and how victims can obtain access to services. Getting connected to organizations with a goal of ending the cycle of violence is a positive step to take in order to survive domestic violence
"Mental Health issues are on the rise in Florida. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), nearly 2.9 million Florida adults have a mental illness," said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "The Behavioral Health Unit takes pride in assisting and offering a hand to the citizens of Citrus County suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. They not only listen to people's needs, but can provide referrals to several resources that are tailored to each case - going so far as to develop relationships with those resources in and around Citrus County to deliver effective and professional care."