HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-080RESOLUTION NO. 12-080
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2012 AS
"NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and familiestoday
is fundamental to the future of St. Lucie County.
2. The need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children,
youth, and families places upon our community a critical responsibility.
3. With early detection and appropriate treatment, manyofourchildrenwithserious
mental health needs can grow up to lead healthy, fulfilling, and productive lives.
4. Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions.
5. It is appropriate that a day should be set apart each year for the direction of our
thoughts toward our children's mental health and well-being.
6. Each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and
citizen shares the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote mental
wellness and support prevention efforts.
7. Francis Langford CenterforChildren atNew Horizonsthroughits unique approach
to serving children and adolescents, is effectively caring for the mental health needs of children,
youth, and families in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2012 as "NATIONAL
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urgesthe citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions,
businesses and schools in St. Lucie County to recommit our community to increasing awareness
and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health,
and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all children and adults with mental health
conditions.
3. This Board would also like to acknowledge Francis Langford Center for Children at
New Horizons for helping troubled children, teens, and their families, in our community.
PASSED A[NQ'DUL,Y O,~TED this 15t day of May, 2012.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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