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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness invites community members, organizations, and businesses to join others across the state and nation in Lighting Up Green—a powerful visual show of support for mental health.
From May 1 through May 31, buildings across Santa Barbara County will be illuminated in lime green, the official color of mental health awareness, symbolizing hope, strength, and community.
This year’s national theme, “More Good Days Together,” reminds us that “good” doesn’t’ mean perfect – or even consistently happy. A good day can be found in small, meaningful moments: when a burden feels a little lighter after talking it through, when connection is felt, or when a small step forward builds confidence. Good is personal – and it is defined by each of us…