HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-05-2009 - 4fORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. ~--~
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proposed Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gwen Harvey, Assistant County Manager,
245-2307
PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation recognizing May 7, 2009 as Children's Mental Health
Awareness Day in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress has requested the Board of
County Commissioners approve a proclamation recognizing Children's Mental Health
Awareness Day on May 7, 2009. This day is aimed at promoting positive youth development,
resiliency, recovery and the transformation of mental health service delivery for children and
youth and their families experiencing mental health needs. Counties across the state are being
urged by the National Center, in affiliation with the Duke University Hospital System, to help
highlight the message of hope, advocacy, and healing by issuing this proclamation and
commending it to their residents. Orange County has been a leader in supporting an innovative
network of local human service providers including KidSCope, Arc of Orange County,
Volunteers for Youth, and Adolescents in Need.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board of County Commissioners
approve the proposed proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
IN ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, strong mental health is essential to the success of a child; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, at least
one in five children and adolescents have a mental health disorder with one in 10, or about 6
million people, suffering from a serious emotional disturbance; and
WHEREAS, mental health disorders can have negative impacts on behavior, school
performance and concentration; and
WHEREAS, untreated mental health disorders can lead to alcohol and drug abuse, violence,
and life threatening behaviors; and
WHEREAS, an awareness of mental health services extended through Orange County schools
can lead to diagnoses and treatments of mental health disorders; and
WHEREAS, opportunities exist as parents, teachers, guidance counselors, neighbors, friends,
and other concerned adults to reach out to the youth of Orange County in need and help supply
education, information, and mental health resources; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government has been engaged and proactive through the Orange-
Person-Chatham Area Authority in supporting a network of providers responding to youth in
need;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May
7, 2009 as CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY in Orange County and
commend it to County residents.
This the 5th day of May, 2009.
Valerie Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
IN ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, strong mental health is essential to the success of a child; and
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WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, at least
one in five children and adolescents have a mental health disorder with one in 10, or about 6
million people, suffering from a serious emotional disturbance; and
WHEREAS, mental health disorders can have negative impacts on behavior, school
performance and concentration; and
WHEREAS, untreated mental health disorders can lead to alcohol and drug abuse, violence,
and life threatening behaviors; and
WHEREAS, an awareness of mental health services extended through Orange County schools
can lead to diagnoses and treatments of mental health disorders; and
WHEREAS, opportunities exist as parents, teachers, guidance counselors, neighbors, friends,
and other concerned adults to reach out to the youth of Orange County in need and help supply
education, information, and mental health resources; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government has been engaged and proactive through the Orange-
Person-Chatham Area Authority in supporting a network of providers responding to youth in
need;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May
7, 2009 as CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY in Orange County and
commend it to County residents.
This the 5th day of May, 2009.
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Valerie Foushee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners