BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the Lawrence County Health Department to continue its Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program.
The program aims to examine local cases of suicide and drug overdoses to better understand risk factors, identify systemic gaps, and implement targeted prevention strategies across the community.
Key Program Details
- Funding Source: The program is fully funded through the Health First Indiana grant.
- Cost: The approved contract sits at $650 per month.
- Objective: To conduct detailed fatality reviews that inform local public health interventions and help reduce preventable deaths in Lawrence County.
With the commissioners’ formal approval, the health department will continue operating the initiative under the renewed terms.
