Backup Documents 05/09/2017 Item # 4D 4Li
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, mental health is crucial to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental illnesses are prevalent healthcare conditions in our nation and addressing
the complex mental health needs of adults, children and families is fundamental
to the future of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, everyone experiences times of struggle and stress in their lives, and should feel
comfortable in seeking help and support to manage those times; and
WHEREAS, the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for individuals
and families places upon our community a critical responsibility; and
WHEREAS, engaging in prevention, early identification, and early intervention are as
effective ways to reduce the burden of mental illnesses as they are to reduce
the burden of other chronic conditions; and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment all individuals with mental illnesses can make progress
toward recovery and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and
citizen has a responsibility to promote mental health and well-being for all; and
WHEREAS, David Lawrence Center, through its unique approach to serving adults, children
and families with mental health or substance use disorders, is effectively caring
for the needs of the entire Collier County community by providing compassionate,
advanced and exceptional mental health, substance abuse, and integrated
healthcare solutions to all; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the month of May 2017 be designated as
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of May, 2017.
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PENNY TA LOR, HAIRMAN