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Bristol proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month, backs May 9 ribbon installation
Summary
The Town of Bristol council adopted a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and endorsed a May 9 suicide‑prevention ribbon installation; Lynn Patton of the Matthew Patton Foundation and Melissa Goldstein described planned activities and resource referrals.
The Town of Bristol council voted April 23 to adopt a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and to endorse a suicide‑prevention ribbon installation scheduled for May 9.
Melissa Goldstein, representing a local Health Equity Zone, asked the council to adopt the proclamation to raise awareness, reduce stigma and publicize a week of caring and community activities. Lynn Patton of the Matthew Patton Foundation, who lost her son to suicide and founded the nonprofit, described the ribbon installation concept — colored ribbons placed in remembrance and to raise awareness — and cited state suicide‑statistics to underline the need for visibility and outreach.
Council members expressed support for the initiative and praised the organizers. Town staff and volunteers will promote the week of activities and the May 9 ribbon installation; the motion to adopt the proclamation carried by voice vote.
The ribbon installation is planned for 5:00 p.m. on May 9 near the bike path adjacent to Independence Park; organizers invited council members to participate.
Source: Town of Bristol council meeting, April 23, 2025.
