HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-024 Mental Health Awareness Month Commissioner Ac nuc'"-nGy moved adoption of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2017 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
MONTH
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental illnesses are real and prevalent in this nation and half of the population will
have a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives and should
feel comfortable in seeking help and support to manage these times; and
WHEREAS, engaging in prevention, early identification, and early intervention are effective
ways to reduce the burden of mental illnesses and reduce the burden of other chronic conditions;
and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, all individuals with mental illnesses—even serious mental
illnesses - can make progress toward recovery and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County supports the Stepping Up Initiative (R17-012), which works to
address the issue of jails having often become the default places of custodial care for even
nonviolent people with serious mental illnesses; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, governmental agency, healthcare provider, public and
private organization and citizen has a responsibility to promote mental health and well-being for
all.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, May 2017 be designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in Eagle County, State of
Colorado.
THAT, Eagle County citizens, governmental agencies, public and private institutions, healthcare
services, businesses and schools should commit to increasing awareness and understanding of
mental health issues, be aware of the steps Eagle County citizens can take to improve their
mental health, and acknowledge the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people
with mental illnesses.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado at its regular meeting held the /6, day of May, 2017.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CommissionerOnani jet- demi seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Chandler-Henry /
Commissioner McQueeney ,l
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of olorado
