DHHS News

Slate Canyon Youth Center mural unveiling

“A Time of Kindness and Healing” mural created with youth and community partners What:  Slate Canyon Youth Center will be unveiling its new mural, “A Time of Kindness and Healing”....
Last updated: April 1, 2025

Inauguración del mural del Centro Juvenil Slate Canyon

“Una era de bondad y recuperación», mural creado con jóvenes y socios de la comunidad” Qué: El Centro Juvenil Slate Canyon inaugurará su nuevo mural, “Una era de bondad y...
Last updated: April 1, 2025

Federal funds reduction leads to layoffs at Utah DHHS

On March 24, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received unexpected notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that certain COVID-related grants under the...
Last updated: March 28, 2025

La reducción de fondos federales causa despidos en el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah

Salt Lake City – El 24 de marzo, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) recibió la notificación inesperada del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de...
Last updated: March 28, 2025

Notification regarding COVID-related funding

We received notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today about an end to certain COVID-related funds effective March 24, 2025, for some grants from the Centers...
Last updated: March 25, 2025

Utah leads the nation with system of support for bereaved children

Children suffering the death of a parent are matched with Service Navigators to guide them through grief support Salt Lake City, UT–Today, Utah leaders announced that caregivers of bereaved children...
Last updated: March 18, 2025

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Media guides and safe messaging

How we talk about suicide, mental health, and traumatic events matters. When we follow safe messaging guidelines, we contribute to a hopeful narrative about triumph over adversity. We communicate that support is available. Safe messaging promotes resiliency, encourages help-seeking, publicizes prevention successes, and encourages actions to help prevent suicide. 

When writing about suicide, mental health, or traumatic events follow safe messaging guidelines. Here are some of our favorite resources.