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Marin supervisors unanimously adopt resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month after BHRS presentation
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The Marin County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month after a presentation from county behavioral‑health leaders highlighting a 24/7 mobile crisis team, a crisis aftercare team and local Care Court implementation; the board voted 5–0 to pass the resolution.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 14 to adopt a resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month after hearing a presentation from county behavioral‑health officials.
Dr. Todd Shermer, director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS), outlined recent local investments and programs aimed at early intervention and crisis response. "We have a mobile crisis response team for just about 10 years now," Shermer said, adding that in 2024 the service became 24/7 and the team logged "over 4,300 calls for service" in the past year. He said…
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