HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Attachment A: Proclamation Declaring September 2011 as Recovery Month in the City of Saratoga.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2011 AS RECOVERY
MONTH IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA
WHEREAS, substance use and mental health disorders are serious public health problems;
and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 22.5 million people over the age of 12 currently
suffering from a substance use disorder and there are 45.1 million adults 18 years and older living with a mental health problem; and
WHEREAS, behavioral health is an essential part of one’s overall wellbeing; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, 4.3 million people 12 years and older received treatment for substance
use disorders and 30.2 million adults received services for mental health problems in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, research shows that treatment for substance use and mental disorders is
effective and can help increase the quality of life of people living with these conditions; and
WHEREAS, it is critical to educate the public that substance use and mental health disorders are treatable and that people should seek assistance with these conditions; and
WHEREAS, resources exist in our community to help people with substance use and mental
health disorders; and
WHEREAS, for the past 22 years, local governments have recognized September as
Recovery Month to improve the lives of those suffering from substance use and mental disorder by
raising awareness of the disease and treatment resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Howard A. Miller, Mayor of the City of Saratoga, do hereby proclaim
September 2011 as Recovery Month in the City of Saratoga, and urge all citizens to learn more
about substance use and mental health disorders and celebrate the achievements of those who have
achieved long-term recovery.
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Howard A. Miller, Mayor
City of Saratoga