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Board proclaims National Recovery Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, honors service clubs
Summary
Supervisors marked National Recovery Month, urged awareness of substance use‑disorder treatment resources (OC Links, OC Navigator), recognized Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with survivor testimonials and invited the Prostate Forum of Orange County, and honored county service clubs for volunteer work.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors used the start of its Sept. 9 meeting to deliver proclamations and recognition for community causes.
Chair Doug Chaffee opened the meeting by highlighting National Recovery Month and invited the county health‑care agency team to describe resources and reduce stigma for people with substance use disorders. A health‑care presenter urged person‑first language and pointed attendees to OC Links (855‑625‑4657) and the OC Navigator website for local recovery resources.
The board also recognized Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Chair Chaffee and other supervisors shared personal experiences as survivors and encouraged men to undergo recommended screening; a board‑affiliated urologist recommended routine PSA testing and discussed screening intervals.
Supervisor Janet Wynne led a recognition of service clubs—Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Elks and others—thanking volunteers who mentor youth, support veterans and operate food programs. Club representatives briefly addressed the board and joined supervisors for a group photo.
The board encouraged residents to use county resources and thanked frontline providers, volunteers and families supporting recovery and health programs.
