Please join us to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month!

May 3-9th is National Children's Mental Health Awareness week ! 

Today,  May 7^th, is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and is observed each year to reduce stigma and raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health and how vital positive mental health is to a child's development.
 
This years theme is:  Bringing Mental Health Into Focus 20/20
 
Please take a look at the attached flyer to learn the facts and some of the resources that are available to raise awareness and address Children's Mental Health needs!
 
Children's Mental Health Matters!

Many thanks to all who support the mental health and wellness of children, youth and their families!
 
We recognize that this year the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be causing added stress for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Please visit the link below for valuable resources to assist all with coping through COVID: https://www.orangecountygov.com/1954/Coping-Through-COVID-19
 
May is also a time to celebrate :

• National Nurses Week celebrated annually on May 6- May12th  to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society.
  
  
• National Teachers Appreciation Week celebrated May 4-8th in recognition of teachers and the contributions they make to education and society.
  
  
• National  Foster Care Awareness Month acknowledging foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.
  
  
• National Prevention Week is May 10th-16th  and is dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders.

 
Stay safe and be well!
 
Angela