The Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation was signed by City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the City of Dillon Visitor Center.
Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
The City of Dillon
WHEREAS, according to the World Health Organization, “mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community” (WHO, 2025); and
WHEREAS, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and discussing mental well-being for ourselves and others; and
WHEREAS, professionals such as therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers are integral to mental health care, yet every individual in Dillon can serve as an advocate for mental health awareness; and
WHEREAS, advocacy is defined by Merriam-Webster as the process of supporting a cause or proposal; and
WHEREAS, normalizing conversations about mental health creates opportunities to validate both our own experiences and those of others, thereby enhancing the efforts of individuals and organizations devoted to mental health well-being in our community; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to view mental health awareness from a holistic perspective, considering mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being alongside the diverse communities to which individuals belong; and
WHEREAS, a critical component of mental health advocacy at the community level includes familiarity with
mental health providers within local, regional, and national contexts; and
WHEREAS, today we shine a spotlight on local mental health providers who support individuals, families, couples, and our community in addressing various mental health-related challenges, including substance misuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other life stressors;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor N. Tally McColl, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Dillon. I urge all residents to join in this observance by participating in events and activities that promote mental well-being, engage in open dialogues about mental health, and support those who are dedicated to improving the mental health of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Dillon to be affixed this 7th day of May, 2026.
Mayor Tally McColl
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