HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/19/2015 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTHPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall physical health and
emotional well-being, but one in every four families is affected by a mental illness in a given
year; and
WHEREAS, Larimer County suffered the loss of 83 of our residents to suicide in 2014 –
representing a 25% over 2013 – and only 28% of those who died by suicide were receiving
mental health treatment; and
WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health
conditions; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive, community-based services that respond to individuals with
mental health needs and their families are cost-effective and beneficial to consumers and to our
community and with early and effective treatment, those individuals with mental health
conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2014, all Larimer County residents, regardless of ability to
pay, have access to 24/7 Crisis Services for mental health and addiction crises through the
Colorado Crisis Services system; and
WHEREAS, Touchstone Health Partners observes nationally recognized Mental Health
Month every May to raise awareness about mental health and addictive disorders and the
importance of mental wellness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 2015 as
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
and we also call upon all to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding
of mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 19th day of May, A.D. 2015.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk