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Board proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month; commissioners call for reduced stigma
Summary
The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and discussed county services, advocacy, and the importance of destigmatizing mental health care.
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and called for public awareness and support of local mental-health resources.
Commissioner Maureen Kern, sponsor of the resolution, read statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health cited in the resolution and urged the county to reduce stigma and support mental-wellness programs. “Seeking help is a strength. It's not a weakness,” Kern said during discussion.
Nut graf: Commissioners emphasized partnerships between county public health, an advisory mental-health board, and other local agencies to expand services and outreach. They urged constituents to seek help and praised the work of county mental-health providers.
The resolution passed on voice/roll call vote with no recorded opposition.
Ending: Commissioners encouraged ongoing engagement with mental-health providers and noted county programs and advisory boards work to connect residents with services.
