As have other communities in the area the Municipality of Brighton plans on shining a spotlight on the problems of mental health and wellness in the spring.
Mayor Brian Ostrander says council and staff will bring together various experts in the next few months and come up with a plan.
“Part of it is raising awareness so that people who are mentally well and feeling ok can recognize issues in their friends and family and maybe offer some guidance in terms of seeing a professional.”
Ostrander says the goal is to have an awareness campaign on mental health issues ready for the month of May.
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week is May 3 through May 9.
