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Mental Health Awareness

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Mental Health and Wellness is a growing concern in our families, community, and nation. The 2020 pandemic only exacerbated these concerns. Montgomery City Council and staff are committed to being change agents in de-stigmatizing mental illness and increasing awareness, advocacy and education of mental health and wellbeing. The City is working on creating programming, content, and outreach efforts to support this initiative.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 23 2023

Kevin Hines: The Art of Wellness

7:00pm - 8:00pm The Good Shepherd
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  Kevin Hines, Author of Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt At 19 years old, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a jump few people survive. Hines says he regretted his decision as soon as he jumped and prayed to survive. He...

News

Make Your Mental Health a Priority

REGISTER NOW for the Mental Health Fair on April 15

Posted on March 3, 2023

Looking back to May 12, 2022, when the City held its first community mental health presentation, the momentum to offer informative and educational mental health programming for the community continued to build and culminated in the City’s first-ever Mental Health Fair being hosted at Twin Lakes Retirement Community at 9840 Montgomery Road on Saturday, April...
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Volunteering is Good for Your Mental Health

Posted on December 12, 2022

December is not just the holiday season; it's also the month of giving back. Many people donate to their favorite charity this time of year, but you can also donate your time. Volunteering can be a positive step toward improving your mental health. Reducing Stress - relax and volunteer at an activity that you enjoy doing....
Craig Margolis

It’s OK to Talk About Mental Health

Posted on March 30, 2022

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Six months ago, I shared plans of a community initiative designed to address mental health concerns in our community. Through our many programs, commissions, and initiatives, Montgomery wants to continue to be known as a caring community, and promoting good mental health will be another way of demonstrating we...
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What To Expect When You See The Bluebird Logo

Posted on March 3, 2022

When You See The Bluebird Logo, Expect to see Mental Health & Wellness Information The City of Montgomery recognizes mental health and wellness as a growing concern for our families, community, and the nation. You may have noticed our new Bluebird Logo in the February Bulletin. When you see the new logo, you can expect...
Mental Health

An Officer’s Response to a Mental Health Crisis – Part 2

Posted on February 28, 2022

This is the second of a 2-part informational series to help residents understand a police response to a mental health crisis and explain available resources for patients and family members. All Montgomery Officers have recently received substantial training in responding to mental health calls and will continue to get annual refresher courses to stay abreast...

Why a Bluebird?

The bluebird symbolizes hope, love, and renewal in many cultures. Even in the harshest climates, when bluebirds have a scarcity of food, they will manage to sing cheerfully. It is a sign that you should never lose faith, even in your darkest hours. You must hold to the belief that it will all be alright in the end.

Source: https://www.sonomabirding.com/bluebird-symbolism/

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