HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-046RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO PROCLAIM
MAY 20'I2 AS MENTAL 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, aver
80% of #hese individuals will not receive services because of stigma, lack of awareness, andlor lack of access to
community resources; and
WHEREAS, it is important 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 2012 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 ci#izens
can take to protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with
mental health conditions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 8`~` day of May, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~''~ ~/;,
NOT VOTING: None ~~~+-~~~
Steve Lambe hair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Chief Ad ini~tr ive Officer
and CI k o t e Bird of Su
By D ~~
eputy