Rising suicides among Hispanic and Black residents
Montgomery County
Summary
Suicide rates rose to 9.9 per 100,000 in 2025, with Hispanic suicides more than doubling year over year — likely tied to immigration stress, economic pressure, and stigma. Officials are launching targeted outreach and a new state fatality review team takes effect in October.
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Targeted communications and outreach funds are available, but full prevention programming costs are not yet defined.
Hispanic, Black, and LGBTQ residents at elevated risk, plus their families, through stigma reduction and culturally tailored services.
Families and communities already affected by the rising toll of suicide.
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