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Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 11, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Durham County. Mental Health Awareness Month is designed to highlight the importance of reducing stigma, encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding for individuals and families addressing the challenges associated with mental illness.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Safe and Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Carolyn Renee Shaw, MH/SUD Program Manager, Justice Services Department and Rayburn Marc Strange, Clinical Services Manager, Justice Services Department
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness month in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________