Title
Mental Health Awareness Month - Citywide
Description
This report provides the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee with an overview of the activities during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. These activities aim to raise awareness, promote resources, and support the well-being of Phoenix residents.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Report
Summary
May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, which is dedicated to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and connecting individuals to mental health services.
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, a Mental Health Awareness (MHA) workgroup, comprised of City staff and external community partners, identified a series of recommendations, including:
- Recommendation #1: Basic awareness activities.
- Recommendation #2: Calendar of events to be created of events from community agencies and City-specific activities.
- Recommendation #3: Social media campaign.
- Recommendation #4: Community resource fair.
- Recommendation #5: City staff wellness education.
Through these recommendations, it will raise mental health awareness and support the well-being of the community.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.