HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-431 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO.2001/ 431
OCTOBER 7-13,2001 AS"MENTAL ILLNESS
AWARENESS WEEK"IN CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY
WHEREAS 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;
WHEREAS due to recent scientific advancements in the understanding, diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disabilities,millions of Americans are reclaiming full and productive lives;
WHEREAS consumer advocacy and self-help programs, with the underlying philosophy
that the best helpers are often those who have experienced similar problems, provide emotional
support and practical help for promoting recovery,an on-going process of self-directed healing and
transformation,among their members; and
WHEREAS it is recognized that families and significant others play an important
supportive role in the recovery process and are a vital resource in assisting their loved ones with
psychiatric disabilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY proclaims October 7-13,2001 as "Mental Illness Awareness Week",
and requests the support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this effort to
increase awareness of psychiatric disabilities and to promote the understanding that, through
proper treatment and rehabilitation,individuals are able to resume productive,satisfying lives.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 25`h day of September,2001.
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Supervisor,District 4 Supervisor,District 5
I hereby certify that this is a true and
correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
Attested ��`�4'�-�-U
John weeten,Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
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