Dial 988
for the Suicide
and Crisis Lifeline

For a list of crisis hotlines, click here‍ ‍

Gila County
Suicide Review Board

In 2023, Gila County created a “Suicide Review Board.” The Board is composed of local people working together to:

• find gaps in services

• raise awareness of social isolation and loneliness within Gila County

• take steps towards better outreach.

Would you consider serving on this new board, have questions, or want more information?

Meetings are held at:
Department: Gila County Health
and Emergency Management

Location: Central Heights Complex
For directions, click here‍ ‍
Address: 5515 South Apache Avenue Globe 85501
Contact: Jessica Valgento
Call or text (928) 358-0735
Website:
Updated:

Created in 2023

In June 2023, the Arizona Silver Belt Newspaper interviewed Jessica Valgento.

Silver Belt: Who do you hope will serve on this new board? Is there any requirement that board members work in social services – or is any credential or degree needed?

Jessica: “No credential or degree is required. Ideally we will have representation from those who work in behavioral and mental health services, healthcare systems, schools, veteran services, law enforcement, EMS, senior centers, homeless services, faith leaders, and any other community members who have a passion for suicide prevention. It would also be beneficial to have members who have had personal experience with suicide. We expect to meet 4-5 times each year, for about two hours per meeting. This should give us enough time to review at least three cases per meeting. We want to give as many members as possible a chance to attend, so the meetings will be hybrid, in person and on Zoom.” Source: SilverBelt.com‍ ‍

American Association
of Suicidology

Website: Suicidology.org‍ ‍
Updated: July 2026

American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention

Website: AFSP.org‍ ‍
Updated: July 2026

Survivors of Suicide

Survivors of Suicide (SOS)
is a service of La Frontera EMPACT SPC.
SPC = Suicide Prevention Center
Survivors of Suicide is a support program for persons who have lost a loved one to suicide. The program allows members to have the emotional support of others who have shared the trauma of this event. The focus of the program is on emotional healing and survival.

Website: EmpactSOS.org ‍
Updated: July 2026