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Mental-health advocate urges continued city action as Phoenix marks Mental Health Awareness Month

Community Services and Education Subcommittee · April 22, 2026
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Summary

A mental-health advocate told the subcommittee about personal loss and urged continued city programming and funding as Phoenix recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month; councilmembers thanked her and noted city activities in May.

During public comment April 22, mental-health advocate Stephanie De Leon urged the city to continue and expand mental-health programming and supports, particularly for youth and people experiencing homelessness. She recounted that her cousin died by…

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