WHEREAS, mental health is the foundation of an individual’s thought processes, relationships, productivity, and community understanding and access to support services is vital to a person’s ability to handle stress, move forward, and lead a fulfilling life; and 

WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, faith-based organization, non-profit agency, and citizen shares a collective responsibility to address the community’s mental health needs and promote proactive wellness and prevention efforts; and

WHEREAS, St. Johns County remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the challenges facing people with mental illness; and 

WHEREAS, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to increase public understanding of the importance of mental health, and to promote mental health and wellness which leads to higher overall productivity, better educational outcomes, lower crime rates, stronger economies, lower health care costs, improved family life, improved quality of life and increased lifespan; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, that the month of May 2026 be designated as 

Mental Health Awareness Month

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, this 21^st day of April 2026.