WESTCHESTER COUNTY RECOGNIZES MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
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(White Plains, NY) – On May 1, County Executive George Latimer officially launched May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Westchester. Latimer announced the annual recognition would appear in digital form outside the Westchester County Center for the month of May. A banner will also be displayed in the entranceway of the Michaelian Office Building, in addition to a series of other initiatives spearheaded by the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH). The message of Mental Health Awareness Month is that mental health wellness is for everyone, and there are practical tools that everyone can use to improve mental health.
Latimer said: “This is one of the few occasions I get as County Executive to officially declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Westchester. The importance of this event is obviously promoting good mental health, which is more relevant today than ever as we continue to face the impacts of the pandemic as a community. There is a stigma that is often attached to mental health needs, and we want to take time this month to turn the conversation towards wellness and resilience. I am very proud of all the wonderful work that is being done by our County departments, our not-for-profits and private clinicians who offer support and services to the people of Westchester. The ways to receive help are many and varied, and we applaud those who are utilizing these opportunities to improve their mental health and wellness.”
For additional information on resources and training programs, contact the Department of Community Mental Health at 914-995-5220.
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