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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2018 as Mental Health Month in Solano County (Supervisor Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2018 as Mental Health Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Mental Health Awareness Month, also referred to as "Mental Health Month," has been observed in May every year since it began in 1949. It provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of the vital role mental wellness plays in an individual's overall health and well-being. May as Mental Health Awareness serve as a national effort to reach millions of people through the media, local events and screenings, spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about. One in five adults experience mental health issues each year, ranging from mild episodes to serious and persisting illness. The Behavioral Health Division provides a range of specialty mental health services to over 6,000 individuals, in addition to over 800 served by the Medical Services Division in the County's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or the County clinics.
Solano County is sponsoring or participating in a variety of activities and events throughout the month of May to celebrate mental wellness. This year's events include The 4th Annual Mental Health Celebration, an all day celebration hosted by Behavioral Health, which will include various educational presentations, community-wide mental health outreach and education efforts, and consumer art. Circle of Friends, one of the County's Wellness and Recovery Centers is hosting two events, Sip and Paint on May 7th and a Health Fair and BBQ on May 14th. Caminar, a provider of mental health supportive services, is hosting its annual Cammie Awards on May 17th, which celebrate...
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