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Spartanburg mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month, presents proclamation to local organizations
Summary
Mayor Jerome Bryce Jr. presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and recognized local organizations including New Day Clubhouse and a mental-health provider present at the meeting.
Mayor Jerome Bryce Jr. presented a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and presented it to representatives of local mental-health organizations at the May 12 council meeting.
In reading the proclamation, the mayor said the city recognizes the role of safe, stable housing and effective treatment in maintaining good mental health: "...having safe, stable, healthy home conditions set the foundations for achieving and maintaining good mental health." He also said individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead productive lives with effective treatment.
The proclamation was presented to representatives identified in the record as New Day Clubhouse and a local mental-health organization; the mayor thanked the organizations for attending. The transcript includes Dr. Gaffney and a person identified as Andrew (surname unclear in the record) as being present to accept the proclamation.
The proclamation is ceremonial and does not create new policy or funding. Council recognized the organizations and expressed appreciation for their work in the community.
