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Proclamations for September

Councilmember Patterson read a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 14,000 children from birth to the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer. During this awareness month, advocates, non-profits, health care professionals, researchers, and families impacted want the people of Michigan to know about the prevalence and reality that children facing cancer experience each day. The causes are largely unknown, and more studies are necessary to understand which treatments work best for children.
 

Councilmember Baker read a proclamation declaring September as National Suicide Prevention Month, which is intended to help raise awareness surrounding suicide prevention resources available. Organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-TALK (8255), work to help individuals in crisis and provide resources to shed light on this highly stigmatized topic. Additionally, the 988 dial code operates through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to help expand our crisis care system.

If you or a loved one is facing difficult times, please know that resources are available to you so you do not have to face them alone.

Downtown Boo!kley’s Monster Mash Block Party

Council approved Downtown Berkley’s annual Monster Mash Block Party, set for October 25 from 2-5 PM. The event will take place on Coolidge Highway, between 12 Mile and Catalpa, which will be closed to traffic and managed and staffed by members and volunteers of the Downtown Development Authority. Visit downtownbookley.com for more information about the event and all the fun planned for the upcoming spooky season!

Opioid Settlement Form Signature

City Manager VanVleck was authorized to sign the Secondary Manufacturers Opioid Settlement Form. This nationwide settlement agreement, resolving litigation against eight opioid manufacturers regarding the opioid crisis, depends in part on the participation of local governments. If the settlement moves forward, Berkley will receive a small percentage of the State’s payout, and that amount will be deposited into our Opioid Settlement Fund in addition to funds from any additional opioid settlements in the future. Councilmember Hennen suggested that if Berkley does receive the money, options are sought to combine resources with neighboring municipalities that also receive money from this settlement.

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