County, Features, Opinion

County’s suicide, overdose rates shockingly high

By Julie Drake

RBC Director of Public Health

RBC |  I try to make my columns relevant with stories, observations, etc the people of Rio Blanco County can relate to.  This week, no fluff.  Just the facts.  I will let this information tell the story.

Suicide rates for Rio Blanco County:

2008 to 2010  – 4 suicides for a rate of 20.9 (state rate 8.5)

2011 to 2013…