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Board proclaims May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month; behavioral health staff and community groups present programs
Summary
The Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. County behavioral health staff and community partners presented programs and advocated for stigma reduction, culturally rooted services and integrated behavioral health responses.
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on May 13 adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and heard presentations from Behavioral Health Services and community partners who described programs to reduce stigma and expand culturally competent services.
Dr. Suzanne Tavano read the proclamation text, which described mental-health conditions as treatable and called for community supports including shelter, food and social inclusion. Behavioral Health…
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