TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Behavioral Health and Supervisor Mulheren
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2022
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Mulheren and Behavioral Health)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 2022 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 4, 2021, Item 4u)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness 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 2022, the 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 asks the Board of Supervisors to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month to support public awareness and educational activities during the month.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? Yes
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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