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PRESENTATION of Proclamation recognizing May 2011 as Mental Health Month in the County of El Dorado. (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no fiscal impact or change to Net County Cost.
Reason for Recommendation: The month of May has historically been named Mental Health Month, both nationally and in the State of California. The Health Services Department, Mental Health Division, requests that the Board adopt the attached Proclamation declaring May 2011 as Mental Health Month in the County.
Adoption of this Proclamation encourages all residents to better understand and appreciate the powerful role the brain and emotions play in our lives; and that persons with mental disabilities, as well as those who suffer acute emotional distress, deserve our understanding, respect, compassion and support.
Action to be taken following Board approval: None
Contact: Neda West, Health Services
Concurrences: N/A