News Release

24 APRIL 2018-SALT LAKE CITY
For those seeking help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also provides suicide prevention resources at suicide.lds.org.

Suicide is a growing problem, not only in Utah, but across the United States and the larger world.

Governor Gary R. Herbert signed several bills into law Tuesday, April 24, 2018; many of the legislative initiatives grew out of recommendations from the governor’s Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force that was organized in January of this year. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.2 / 7

Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert signed legislation April 24, 2018, to improve mental health and strengthen efforts to prevent teenage suicide. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.3 / 7

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is a member of the governor’s task force on teen suicide prevention. Bills, passed in this year’s session of the legislature, were signed by Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, Tuesday April 24, 2018. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.4 / 7

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a member of Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force joined other members to witness Utah’s chief executive sign bills that were passed in the recent session of the Utah Legislature. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.5 / 7

Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert shakes hands with Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Rasband is on the governor’s task force for teen suicide prevention. The governor signed legislation April 24, 2018, dealing with suicide passed in the recent session of the Utah State Legislature. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.6 / 7

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is a member of the governor’s task force on teen suicide prevention. The governor signed legislation April 24, 2018, passed by the Utah State Legislature supporting efforts to prevent suicide and improve mental health. ©2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.7 / 7

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox, as well as the many committed citizens and professionals in Utah who are working to address suicide and improve community health.

Governor Herbert signed several bills into law Tuesday, April 24, 2018; many of the legislative initiatives grew out of recommendations from the governor’s Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force that was organized in January of this year.

Church leaders accepted the governor’s invitation to participate on the task force. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who was at the January launch event, was present Tuesday and gave, on behalf of the Church, a $150,000 check to the governor’s suicide prevention fund.

Community leaders at the event extended hope and support to those feeling vulnerable, emphasizing the need for everyone to do their part to help. Elder Rasband said after the event, “For those who feel there is no hope, please know that you are loved and valued. We see you and we hear you. We need you and we love you. Talk to someone now. We are here to listen and to help.”

Elder Rasband also expressed his hope that the Church’s donation would provide needed resources to assist in preventing suicide. “We want to raise awareness regarding the governor’s suicide prevention fund, and we hope this will prompt others who feel a desire to support these efforts.”