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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, behavioral health is an essential part of health and a person’s overall
wellness; and,
WHEREAS, in Collier County an estimated one in four individuals will struggle with
mental health challenges, and one in nine individuals will struggle with
substance use disorder challenges in all areas across our country; and,
WHEREAS, evidence supports that our nation is in an opioid crisis, and overdose
deaths continue to grow exponentially; and,
WHEREAS, mental health issues are also increasing such that there are two
suicides in America for every one homicide; and,
WHEREAS, preventing and overcoming mental and substance use disorders are
essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and
emotionally; and,
WHEREAS, prevention of mental and substance use disorders works, treatment is
effective, and people recover when communities come together to
support a comprehensive system of care; and,
WHEREAS, to help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration, the White House Office of
National Drug Control Policy, David Lawrence Center, Collier County
Sheriff’s Office, our local judicial system, Collier County Public
Schools, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NCH Healthcare
System, Drug Free Collier and a host of other mental health and
substance abuse recovery advocates invite all residents of Collier
County to participate in National Recovery Month.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September be designated as
NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of September, 2017.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 3641
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 2017 as National Recovery Month in
Collier County. To be accepted by multiple advocates for mental health and substance abuse recovery.
Meeting Date: 09/12/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
08/17/2017 10:06 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
08/17/2017 10:06 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 08/17/2017 10:27 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 08/23/2017 3:51 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/12/2017 9:00 AM
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