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Board proclaims May 2026 Mental Health Month; 988 volume up sharply, contractors briefed on outreach
Summary
Supervisors approved a proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Month. Behavioral Health and contracted suicide‑prevention partners reported rising 988 contact volume (about 160% increase locally) and described county efforts to expand prevention, crisis services and public awareness.
San Mateo County supervisors on April 21 unanimously approved a proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Month and heard a briefing from county behavioral‑health staff and contractors on prevention and crisis supports.
Sylvia Tang of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) described county programs including the lived‑experience academy,…
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