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Douglas County proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month; public speaker urges review of mental-health court processes
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month; a public commenter urged review of local handling of mental-health assessments in court proceedings.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on May 20 adopted a resolution proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month and encouraging community awareness and support for mental-health services.
Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson read the resolution noting the role of the county’s Community Mental Health Center and county collaborations with corrections on diversion and support programs. The board approved the proclamation by motion…
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