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'We're in your corner': New interactive suicide prevention installation at Utah Capitol

By ABC 4 · September 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — An installation designed to foster connection and show statewide support for Suicide Prevention Month was unveiled at the Capitol Rotunda. The installation was created by Live On Utah and the Utah 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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