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Modesto proclaims May 2026 National Mental Health Awareness Month; county behavioral health director outlines crisis services
Summary
Mayor Wallen presented a proclamation designating May 2026 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Ruben Imperial of the county behavioral health department described county crisis and treatment access, the 988 hotline and partnerships with Modesto police, fire and housing programs.
Mayor Wallen read a proclamation declaring May 2026 National Mental Health Awareness Month and asked Ruben Imperial, identified in the meeting as a county behavioral health director, to accept it and address the council.
Imperial thanked the city and described county behavioral health services, including a 24/7 county crisis access line (listed in his remarks as 1-888-376-6246) and coordination with Modesto Police Department for mental-health-related 911 responses. He emphasized that mental health treatment is available through private insurance and through public medical programs and highlighted partnerships with city departments and nonprofit programs that support housing and homelessness services.
Council members thanked Imperial and discussed the importance of community partnerships and ongoing investments in mental-health services. The council accepted the proclamation and invited Imperial to remain for comments and presentation of the proclamation.
What happens next: The proclamation is a public recognition and will be distributed; county and city staff will continue coordinating outreach and services during Mental Health Awareness Month.
