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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-032' Resolution RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROCLAIM MAY 2019 AS M1=NTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the citizens of Butte County are committed to promoting the mental health and well- being of all citizens; WHEREAS, children at any age may experience a degree of emotional andlor mental health distress that may have a negative impact on their family, social, and educational experiences; and WHEREAS, with effective treatment those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full productive lives; and WHEREAS, one in four persons may experience a mental health problem sometime in their lives, over 80% of these individuals will not receive services because of stigma, lack of awareness, andlor lack of access to community resources; and WHEREAS, it is impor#ant that children, adolescents, adults, families and the community learn about the warning signs of mental health problems and where to obtain necessary assistance and treatment; and WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim May 2011 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Butte County. As members of the Board of Supervisors, we also call upon our community to commit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health, and the need far appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions. PASSED AND A©OPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 26th day of April 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi, and Chair Lambert NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: None Steve Lambert air Board of Sup isors AT Chl anc By