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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
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of May, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.D
Doc ID: 3135
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2017 as National Mental Health Awareness
Month in Collier County. To be accepted by the following officers of the David Lawrence Center: Scott
Burgess, CEO; Jim Warnken Chief Planning and Business Development Officer; Scott Geltemeyer, CFO;
Nancy Dauphinais, COO; and Dr. Douglas Johnson, Board President.
Meeting Date: 05/09/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/01/2017 5:53 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
05/01/2017 5:53 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 05/02/2017 12:49 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 05/02/2017 3:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/09/2017 9:00 AM
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