WHEREAS, Mental health challenges are one of the most common health conditions in California, affecting one out of six adults and impacting both the person experiencing mental health challenges and those persons who care and love the person facing the challenge; and WHEREAS, One out of every twenty-four Californian’s with a serious mental illness have difficulty functioning in everyday life and if left untreated, have life expectancies 25 years shorter than the general population; and
WHEREAS, Everyday, millions of people face stigma related to mental health and may feel isolated and alone, going years before receiving any help; and
WHEREAS, Recovery can and does happen, and all Californians should know that support and help is available regardless of any individual’s situation; and WHEREAS, Creating a community where everyone feels comfortable reaching out for the support they deserve is crucial to ending the stigma around mental health; and WHEREAS, Access to support and ending the stigma is of paramount importance; and WHEREAS, the City of Menifee wishes to recognize May 2025 as Mental Health Matters Month to enhance public awareness of mental health to help end the stigma.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Menifee, California, does hereby proclaim the month of May 2025, as Mental Health Matters Month in the City of Menifee.
Dated this 7th day of May 2025.
CI TY OF MENI FEE
ROCLAMATIONP
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS MONTH
MAY 2025
BOB KARWIN, MAYOR PRO TEM DAN TEMPLE COUNCILMEMBER
RICKY ESTRADA, MAYOR
BEN DIEDERICH, COUNCILMEMBER DEAN DEINES, COUNCILMEMBER