Item:
Title
Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month (5min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: May 13, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Durham County and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the necessity of accessible and appropriate mental health services for all citizens.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Goal Three: Community Safety
Resource Persons: Roshanna S. Parker, Director, Justice Services Department, Carolyn Renee Shaw, SUD/MH Program Manager and Marc Strange, Clinical Services Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Durham County and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the necessity of accessible and appropriate mental health services for all citizens.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________