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The Board of Supervisors last week unanimously approved a motion proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County. The motion was introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath.
“So many of the issues negatively impacting our communities–including violent attacks on our streets—are the products of unidentified or untreated mental illness that has festered,” Supervisor Barger said. “We must do a better job of recognizing mental health trauma and addressing it as early as possible. This proclamation is one more step towards generating community awareness so that mental health services are accessed and used to heal.”
Throughout May, Los Angeles County’s Department of Mental Health (DMH) will collaborate with over 70 community-based organizations to host more than 180 events, made possible with support from the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA).
The events are organized as part of DMH’s Take Action Los Angeles County multicultural campaign for the County’s diverse residents. DMH will also co-host a Mental Health Awareness Night with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the team’s home game on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
For a complete list of all Take Action Los Angeles County events, visit TakeActionLA.com/events. The site also offers life-saving resources and referrals to those in need. You can find 24/7 support for Mental Health Services within Los Angeles County by calling (800) 854-7771. To reach the suicide prevention hotline, call or text 988.
