Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced several initiatives in his State of Public Health Address on Monday.

He unveiled a new Office of Mental Health mobile app, announced a new campaign addressing the stigma surrounding addiction and invited veterans or active service members to take part in the county's new nature-based clinical therapy program.

Bello also announced the Moving Forward Family Shelter, the first county-owned emergency housing facility.

“Public Health is about more than physical well-being; it must include the holistic health of our community — that includes mental health, fighting addiction, and providing the supports people need to live full healthy lives," Bello said in a statement. "My administration is committed to providing enhanced public health resources to people where they live. I am announcing a new smartphone app to connect residents with vital mental health supports and resources and a new campaign to stop the stigma of seeking help for addiction. In addition, we have installed and restocked more than 550 naloxone boxes in public parks, facilities, and private businesses across the county and distributed 20,446 Naloxone kits from these boxes since the program began in July 2022.”

Monday's announcement is the first of four addresses Bello will deliver throughout June. The upcoming addresses will focus on public safety, economy and infrastructure. 

A full outline of Monday's address can be found here: