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PROCLAMATION: Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2024
May 7, 2024 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE BOARD
MAYORS REPORT
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MH AWARENESS
Proclamation
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024
WHEREAS, Mental Health Awareness month has been observed in the United States
since 1949; and
WHEREAS, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health
condition; and
WHEREAS, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) is launching the "Take the
Moment" campaign to champion the importance of destigmatizing mental health by
normalizing the practice of taking moments to prioritize mental health care without
guilt or shame; and
WHEREAS, NAMI'S message is one of hope and inclusion — no matter what one may
look like, no matter where one is in their journey, no matter what on is or isn't able to
do; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider,
organization and citizen share the burden of mental health problems and has a
responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention; and
WHEREAS, assistance and support is available through the Suicide and Crisis lifeline by
dialing 988; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2024, the Mount Prospect Human Services Department will
host the 4th Annual Mental Health Matters event that focuses on breaking down
stigmas and building up resilience.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim the month of May 2024 as
Mental Health Awareness Month
in the Village of Mount Prospect to help cultivate awareness for all residents of Mount
Prospect.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk