TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Mulheren and Behavioral Health
MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy.D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Mulheren
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt proclamation recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors annually adopts a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Month. (Previous Board Action: May 9, 2023, Item 3c).
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
May is recognized as Mental Health Month by Mental Health America since 1949. Today, organizations throughout the United States observe Mental Health Awareness Month by providing outreach activities to raise awareness for mental health and draw attention to the resources available to treat mental illness. During May 2024, Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), will increase activities to raise awareness of mental health concerns, and to highlight services and resources available in the County. BHRS recognizes May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Safe and Healthy County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
REVENUE AGREEMENT: No
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Tony Rakes, Acting Deputy C...
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