Suicide Remains an Issue in Sheridan County

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The Sheridan County Coroner addressed the Sheridan City Council during the community update portion of their business meeting this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

Wyoming continues to have one of the highest suicide rates per capita in the nation. According to the Wyoming Department of Health, on average, one person dies by suicide in Wyoming every two days. During his report to the City Council this week, Sheridan County Coroner Dr. Robert Byrd said that while there have been no homicides to this point in 2025, there have been a large number of suicides in Sheridan County.

Suicide rates in the U.S. are the highest they’ve been since World War II and Wyoming’s rate is double that of the national average. The Wyoming Department of Health and its partners continue to work to improve 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operations to enhance what’s available to help Wyoming residents. Two call centers within Wyoming are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system, which is a national network of crisis centers that provide support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The free and confidential 988 line can be reached every day, all day by phone, text or online chat.

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Last modified: August 21, 2025