Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week.
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Overview
This resolution designates the third week of May 2025 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week in California. It acknowledges the important role that individuals with lived experience in mental health challenges play in supporting others and informing policy decisions. The resolution also highlights the need to increase peer engagement in the behavioral health system and recognizes the value of Medi-Cal peer support specialists in addressing workforce shortages.
Key provisions
- Designates the third week of May 2025 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week.
- Recognizes the role of peers in supporting others' recovery.
- Encourages peer civic engagement in behavioral health policy.
- Acknowledges the value of Medi-Cal peer support specialists.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health challenges
- Peer support specialists
- County behavioral health agencies
- Decisionmakers in the health and human services industry
- California residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated week to recognize the contributions of mental health peers.
- Highlights the role of peers in informing policy and accessing services.
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