Prowers County Makes Proclamation for National Mental Health Month, May 2024
Description: Today, May 7th, 2024, the Prowers County Commissioners approved the following proclamation declaring May as National Mental Health Month in Prowers County. The Commissioners welcomed representatives from Prowers County Public Health, Prowers County Department of Human Services, Valley-Wide Health, High Plains Community Health Center, and Prowers Medical Center for the proclamation...
PROWERS COUNTY
Proclamation for National Mental Health Month, May 2024
Whereas now, more than ever, we must understand that the health of our minds is as important as physical health; and
Whereas one in every four people are affected by mental illness, with more Prowers County residents having reported mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or other conditions every year; and
Whereas Prowers County residents can find recovery through a variety of outpatient, residential, and critical crisis support options through private providers as well as Valley-Wide Health, High Plains Community Health Clinic, Prowers Medical Center, Prowers County Department of Human Services, and Prowers County Department of Public Health; and
Whereas Prowers County residents are healthier because of mental health providers' commitment to preventing hospitalizations, incarcerations, trauma, suicides, and substance use disorder through collaboration with community health centers, school districts, human services, law enforcement, and many others; and Whereas National Mental Health Month is observed every May to raise awareness about behavioral health, recovery and hope, the importance of prevention, and the factors that contribute to mental wellness.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, as the Board of County Commissioners of Prowers County, Colorado, do hereby proclaim the month of May as National Mental Health Month in Prowers County, and call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding of behavioral health and understanding the need for appropriate and accessible services for all citizens.
DONE this 7th day of May, two thousand twenty-four.
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