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Crook County proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Summary
The Crook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month, citing national statistics and recognition of local clinical and school efforts.
The Crook County Board of Commissioners on May 21 unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Crook County.
The proclamation, presented to the board by health department staff, cites national statistics — including that about one in five adults and adolescents in the United States live with a mental illness — and emphasizes the work of clinicians, law enforcement, schools and families responding to rising mental-health needs among youth and adults. The proclamation also recognized NAMI Central Oregon for dedicating staff time specifically for Crook County.
A county health promotion specialist was acknowledged during the presentation for work supporting local mental-health efforts.
