SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On July 24th, the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services/ Division of Behavioral Health Services (DHHS/DBHS) will honor six Mental Health Champions during the Sacramento County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. The six individuals and organizations to be recognized have made a significant contribution in reducing stigma experienced by people living with mental illness, providing support or treatment to people living with mental illnesses, advocating for issues related to mental health and/or advancing knowledge in the area of mental illness/health research. The Mental Health Champion awards are given as part of Sacramento County’s
Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project which is funded by the Mental Health Services Act.
WHO: Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services
WHAT: Awards presentation
(Open to the public)PARTICIPANTS: • Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
• Supervisor Don Nottoli, Chairman, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (award presenter)
• Sacramento County Mental Health Champions
o Andrea Crook
o Hank Lee
o Reba Vinson
o Dr. Hendry Ton
o The Effort
o Consumers Self Help Center
WHEN: July 24, 2012, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers
700 H Street, Suite 1450, Sacramento, CA 95814
VISUALS:Awards presentation to six mental health champions in Sacramento County.
RESOURCES:County representatives will be present.
For more information about the
Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project or
Sacramento County’s mental health efforts, please visit
www.stopstigmasacramento.org.
