CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2025
WHEREAS, each May we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and its impact on the well-being of the City of Napa community, including children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, mental health challenges are one of the most common health conditions in California, affecting at least two in five adults and children, impacting both the person experiencing mental health challenges and those persons who care and love the person facing the challenges; and WHEREAS, from July 1, 2024, to April 7, 2025, 7,633 students in Napa County received universal mental health screenings funded by the Behavioral Health Student Services Act through a partnership between the Napa County Office of Education and Napa Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Division; and WHEREAS, it is critical that we create a community in the City of Napa wherein everyone feels comfortable seeking support and prioritizing their mental health and well-being. We support the shared vision of a community in which anyone affected by mental illness can get the support and care they need to live a fulfilling life; and WHEREAS, we encourage friends, relatives, neighbors, and all people in our community to learn the signs, support those who are struggling, and assist them in seeking services available. We call upon all members of the community, private businesses, non-profit groups, clubs, and associations, to be allies for individuals with mental illness and take action to strengthen the mental health of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the Napa City Council, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Above all, let us collectively ensure that all children and adults experiencing mental health challenges are treated with the compassion, respect, and understanding they deserve.
Dated: May 06, 2025
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
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