HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-292 In the Matter of Proclaiming
The month of May 2002 as"Mental Health
Awareness Month"in Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO.2002/292
WHEREAS, it is increasingly important to emphasize that mental health is critical for the well
being and vitality of our families, businesses and communities; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining mental
health, and to learn more about the impact of mental disabilities on one's mental health; and
WHEREAS, learning more about mental health is important in educating the public about mental
disabilities and it is vital to dispel associated negative preconceptions about persons with mental
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the National Mental Health .Association; the National Council for Community
Behavioral Healthcare, and their partners celebrate Dental Health Month each year in May to
raise awareness about mental health, mental disabilities, and insurance discrimination against
people with mental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County Mental Health Division is the leader in the State in
implementing a Recovery Model that will improve the quality of life and give a message of hope
for the Contra Costa citizens that have psychiatric disabilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County proclaim the month of May 2002 as "Mental Health Awareness Month",and requests the
support of Contra Costa County residents and organizations in this effort to increase awareness
about the importance of Mental Health and to promote the understanding that, through proper
treatment and rehabilitation, individuals are able to resume productive, satisfying lives and,
through education about mental health, negative preconceptions about persons with mental
disabilities can be dispelled.
PASSED by unanimous vete of the Contra Co County Board of Supervisors on this 14th day of May,2002
JOHN G IA
t Chair
District I Supervisor
YLE B.UkKEMA DONN BER
District Il Supervisor trict T pe
MARK DeSAUfLNIER TFEDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
14th Day of May,2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County
Admin ator
By 1 U t eputy
Introduced by Supervisor Donna Gerber
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