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Lake County proclaims May 2025 'Mental Health Matters Month,' officials highlight expanded services
Summary
The Lake County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Matters Month. County behavioral health officials described recent service expansions, a new 24/7 response line and an upcoming community event; public commenters urged attention to tribal mental health, early childhood supports and root causes.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on May 2025 adopted a proclamation designating May 2025 as Mental Health Matters Month and encouraged residents to participate in local awareness events, a county official said.
The proclamation, read aloud by Supervisor Sabatier and adopted by the board, called for raising awareness, reducing stigma and promoting early intervention, while Lake County Behavioral Health Services leaders described recent program expansions and a new 24/7 response service intended to improve access to care in the rural county.
Supervisor Sabatier read the proclamation, saying, "Mental Health Matters Month observed each May is a time for us to unite in raising awareness, promoting understanding, and working together to break down the stigma surrounding mental health." The board "passed and adopted" the…
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