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Home My WebLink About20221334.tiffPROCLAMATION NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - MAY 2022 WHEREAS, behavioral health is as important as physical health, with the health of our minds affecting how we think, feel and live; and WHEREAS, life's challenges can affect people's behavioral health, with more Weld County residents having reported experiences of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions than in years past; and WHEREAS, while one in every four people are affected by mental illness, we know that hospitalizations, incarcerations, childhood trauma, suicides, and substance use disorder can be prevented through early and effective treatment, local collaboration, and community -based prevention; and WHEREAS, without regard for ability to pay, Weld residents have had access to critical crisis support services through North Range Behavioral Health, Weld County's community mental health center. Weld residents can also find recovery through a variety of services at numerous North Range residential and outpatient facilities throughout Weld County; and WHEREAS, Weld residents are healthier because of North Range's commitment to collaboration with community health centers, school districts, human services, law enforcement, United Way, and many others; aid WHEREAS, National Mental Health Month is observed every May to raise awareness about behavioral health, recovery, and the importance of prevention and mental wellness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners that the month of May be known as National Mental Health Month. We call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to our community to increasing awareness and understanding of behavioral health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all ©tizens. erry L. Bu Depu Clerk to the Board a5/1 I BOARD J,F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Scott K. James, Chair 2022-1334 Hello