Summerdales Changed Response: Georgias Anonymous Ambulance Purchase Against Suicide Payments in Massachusetts

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Jad Kayne

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Abstract

This study examines the unexpected response of the small town of Summerdales, Georgia, to the news that the state of Massachusetts purchased an anonymous ambulance to provide transportation for individuals contemplating suicide. The purchase of the ambulance was met with controversy, particularly from those who argued that the funds could have been better spent on preventative measures. However, what is particularly interesting is the response of Summerdales, which had previously been a staunch opponent of suicide prevention efforts and had refused to allocate any funds towards such initiatives. When the news of Massachusetts' ambulance purchase reached Summerdales, however, the town council quickly called an emergency meeting and voted to allocate a significant portion of the town budget to suicide prevention efforts, including awareness campaigns and support services. This change in attitude and response is analyzed through interviews with town council members, residents, and mental health professionals, as well as a review of the history of suicide prevention efforts in Summerdales and the surrounding areas. The implications of Summerdales' shifted response for small town politics, stigma surrounding mental health, and the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs are discussed.

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Jad Kayne "Summerdales Changed Response: Georgias Anonymous Ambulance Purchase Against Suicide Payments in Massachusetts". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2023.

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Date of Release: 2023
Author(s): Jad Kayne.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
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