HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05062008 - C.26 IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008/317
PROCLAIMING MAY 2008
AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Mental illness affects millions of adults, adolescents, children and their families and
causes much stress and suffering as well as costing our nation billions of dollars annually for
lost productivity, economic dependence and health care; and
WHEREAS, Mental illness is a.physical and emotiorial condition that is treatable, with recovery
possible through appropriate medical; social and support services; and
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WHEREAS, People. with mental disabilities share-with. all. :people a':desire and need for
interpersonal;:: acceptance.::and support, educational::.,opportunities, decent housing and an
opportunity to be productive; and m
WHEREAS, The core mission"of the Mental Health Division.is to serve.the most seriously ill of all
ages;, the poor, the. tninsured and the underinsured; and
WHEREAS, Through",the..effective prevention and relevant responsive treatment.... .mental and
emotional.disorders we c..a.n::return individual.s.to...produ...ctive::and;successfullives; and
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WHEREAS, The commitnie.nt must°liegin at the local community level to increase awareness and
reduce::s6giia about mental illness and:.to promote the understanding "that ;people with
mental disorders"can and:do lead productive and=satisfying lives; and
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WHEREAS,.The responsibility rests with all community constituents. to help'ensure mental health
services are available to all. who need them:;:..:'-`:,:::,...
NOW, THEREFORE, .BE IT .RESOLVED That.the Board. of:::Supervisors::does proclaim May
2008 as "Mc- ital Health Month" in Contra Costa County;';';
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�? FEDERAL-1). GLOVER :
Chair
— District V Supervisor -.:.;�,__2..2.�fU-..r_ ') ,l �_G':..�z�..t,;..�. •.-_.--.
HN GIOIA AYLE B. tfILKl MA
D st i-t I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor
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"MARY N. PIEPHO SUSAN A. BONILLA `
_- District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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:
cod ATTESTED: May 6,2008
�r4 COUr1't� JOHN:CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By 01' _/ �,1..5.�.,�Z,t:.('%L._. Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor Bonilla, District III