News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Suicide prevention starts with being in someone’s corner. Live On Utah gives us the skills we need to help anyone who might be struggling. And the 988 crisis line is a safe place to text, call or chat with a caring, trained person who can lend comfort and guide people to the right resources. These are two vital tools for

Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson spent time with members of the Governor’s Century Club of Utah – those who have reached their 100th birthday and beyond. From mothers, to veterans, and everyday heroes, their impact on our state will resonate for generations.

Utah is challenging everyone to log 250 miles of movement in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. Lt. Gov. Henderson encouraged Utahns to get outside by joining Midway City government and business leaders at Wasatch Mountain State Park for a one mile hike.

The lieutenant governor spoke to members of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce about creating healthy work environments. The responsibility to find ways to serve and provide generosity belongs to everyone from the top down. The Chamber’s Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being series is a great way to show support for that philosophy.

Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson spoke to professionals and students for Social Work Day on the Hill. The work they do supports countless Utahns, often on their worst days. Lt. Gov. Henderson expressed the importance of Utah having well-prepared, compassionate social workers in hospitals, schools and public clinics. She also praised their involvement during the legislative session and encouraged them to make

Utah’s Centenarian Veterans gathered with friends, family and dignitaries in the Capitol Rotunda. Lieutenant Governor Henderson acknowledged the enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation and their commitment to community, family, the state and the nation. These men and women are living representations of history and we are privileged to learn from their experience and wisdom. We pay tribute to their