MENDOCINO Co., 9/17/21 — For the past five years, the Pinoleville Band of Pomo Indians has held the “Healing Hearts, Saving Lives Suicide Awareness Walk.” The walk is one facet of the Pinoleville Pomo Nation’s efforts to address the increase of suicide in communities across the county. In 2020, there were 34 suicides in Mendocino County, a dramatic increase of 70% from the previous year. On average, the county has 20-21 suicides per year, comparatively higher than in other counties statewide.
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