Santa Clara Co. Community Heroes To Be Honored May 1

SAN JOSE, CA -- It takes a special type of person to work in behavioral health. Santa Clara County is hosting a celebration to commemorate its community heroes May 1.

In its eighth year, the county Behavioral Health Board puts on the annual Community Heroes Awards Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a way to honor those who inspire and aspire for greatness.

“We are truly grateful for those individuals and organizations who have made a difference in the lives of people with behavioral health challenges,” said Gary Miles, chairman of the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board. “We want to honor them for the great job they’ve done and inspire more people in our community.”

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with mental health issues. One in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime, and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family.

Even though most people can be successfully treated, less than half of the adults in the United States who need services and treatment get the help they need. The awards honor individuals and programs devoted to providing behavioral health services to those in need of these services throughout Santa Clara County.

The ceremony will be set at the Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose. Guests attending the ceremony include keynote speaker County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, community members, local programs, elected officials and Crisis Intervention Team officers from local law enforcement agencies.

A reader may learn about behavioral health services by accessing SCC Behavioral Health Services here.