Public Meeting of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

What is this notice about?

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC) will hold its quarterly meeting online by Zoom on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and people can join by video or phone. There will be a short time for public comment from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska's Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310) requires all meetings of the Council to be open to the public.

What action is being taken?

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council is holding its regular quarterly meeting by Zoom and is offering a limited time for formal public comment.

Who is involved: Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 28, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public comment during the meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.”

Ways to respond

Testify at meeting (phone) Call (907) 202-7104 (phone conference ID: 889 3725 2777)
Testify at meeting (Zoom video) Zoom video link available upon request by emailing eric.morrison@alaska.gov

What to include

Public comment time is limited (12:30 to 12:45 p.m.) because the meeting is short. All comments and questions go through the Chair. Comments should be thoughtful and constructive when offering criticism and should not be used to criticize or attack specific individuals.

Contact

Eric Morrison
Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC), Alaska Department of Health
eric.morrison@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

Quarterly council meeting: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (public comment 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.)
Online via Zoom
Email eric.morrison@alaska.gov to request the Zoom video link, or call (907) 202-7104 (phone conference ID: 889 3725 2777).

Key dates

Oct 28, 2026: Statewide Suicide Prevention Council quarterly meeting, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with public comment from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.

Original notice text

Public Meeting of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. These meetings are open to the public and a Zoom video link is available upon request by emailing eric.morrison@alaska.gov. To join via phone, call (907) 202-7104 (phone conference ID: 889 3725 2777). There will be limited opportunity for formal public comment to SSPC members from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. due to the short duration of the meeting. Alaska's Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310) requires all meetings of our Council be open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in these meetings, but all comments and questions will go through the Chair of the proceedings. Any comments or questions from members of the public should be thoughtful and constructive when offering criticism and should not be used to criticize or attack specific individuals. Please contact SSPC at eric.morrison@alaska.gov if you have any questions or need more information.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.