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Proclamation - May 2018 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 23, 2018
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim the month of May 2018 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
Children’s mental health awareness is essential to support positive mental health development and well-being for all children, youth and young adults. The month of May is dedicated to promoting education on mental health and acknowledging the importance of mental health treatment services to strengthen families and youth leadership development.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All
Resource Persons: Teka Dempson, Family Partner Coordinator, Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim May 2018 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________