HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntn - May 2010 "Mental Health Month"Whereas, mental health is critical for our well-being and vitality as well as that of
our families and communities; the World Health Organization found that mental illnesses
are the number one cause of disability in the United States and, collectively, are the most
prevalent health problem in America today — more common than cancer and heart disease
combined; and
Whereas, one in ten children has a serious mental disorder than can lead to
school failure, physical illness, substance abuse, and suicide; and
Whereas, according to the 2009 County of Riverside Homeless Count, there are
11,191 homeless adults and children on a given day; and according to the same count,
nearly 38.6% of the homeless were children under the age of 18 living with a homeless
parent; and according to the same count, nearly one-third reported symptoms of mental
illness; and
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert has made a commitment to community -based
mental health care for all residents; and
Whereas, the Mental Health America, the National Council for Community
Behavioral Healthcare, and their national partners observe Mental Health Month each May
to raise awareness and understanding of mental illness.
Now, Therefore, I, Cindy Finerty, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Do Hereby Proclaim the month of May 2010, as
Mental Health Month
in the City of Palm Desert and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and
private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit our community to increasing
awareness and understanding of mental illness, improving the array of mental health
services for consumers of all ages, and expanding the supply of affordable, supportive
housing for people living with mental illness.
CITY COIJNCILACTION
APPROVED 1)F.NIl' I) in Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
RECEIVED3 ►I":I� i 1 ._.-caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 22` d day of April, 2010.
MEETING DATE ---�z:�0
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN.
VERIFIED BY.
Original on File with City Clerk's Office