Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week.
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Overview
This resolution designates the third week of May 2026 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week in California. It recognizes the important role that peers – individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges – play in supporting others’ recovery and well-being. The resolution highlights various peer support services, including peer-run warmlines, reentry programs, and wellness centers, and their impact on reducing health disparities and promoting mental health resilience.
Key provisions
- Designates the third week of May 2026 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week.
- Recognizes the role of peers in supporting recovery and wellness.
- Highlights various peer support services such as peer-run warmlines and reentry programs.
- Acknowledges the impact of peer services on reducing health disparities.
- Recognizes the importance of peer support in integrated mental health service delivery models.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health challenges
- Peer support providers
- Counties providing mental health services
- California residents
- The mental health field
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal recognition of peer support services within the state.
- Aligns with National Mental Health Awareness Month.
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