HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10072008 - PR.2 (5) TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS E.SEL Contra
FROM: Susan Bonilla, Supervisor „i = `'
Costa
District IV
DATE: October 7, 2008 (OSTi COUNT GA County
SUBJECT: Mental Health Awareness Week
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2008//647 proclaiming October 5 through 11, 2008 as "Mental Health Awareness
Week" in Contra Costa County.
BACKGROUND:
Twenty percent of adults—or one in five—will experience a psychiatric episode during their lifetime that is
severe enough to require treatment, and many more have problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives.
There should be a Concerted effort to fight stigma at all levels, and consumers of all ages and their families
should be encouraged to seek help through public or private programs; and
Therefore, it would be appropriate for the Board of Supervisors to proclaim October 5-11, 2008 as "Mental
Illness Awareness Week" in Contra Costa County, and request the support of County residents and
organizations in this effort to increase the awareness of psychiatric disabilities and to promote the
understanding that, through proper treatment and rehabilitation, individuals are able to resume productive,
satisfying lives.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: Yes No SIGNAURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON 0APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED JVI" 0/(1 ER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES
Y UNANIMOUS(ABSENT
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED:
DAVID TWA,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Donna Wigand,5-7111 AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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