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P R O C L A M A T I O N
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
MAY 2005
WHEREAS, President Bush's New Freedom Commission calls for a transformed mental health system where Americans understand mental health is essential to overall health; mental health care is consumer and family driven; disparities in mental health services are eliminated; and excellent mental health care is delivered and research is accelerated; and
WHEREAS, good mental health is essential to the overall health and emotional well-being of Lakewood's children, youth, adults, and families; and
WHEREAS, Lakewood's citizens who have mental illnesses can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, there is a widening gap between the availability of well-trained mental health professionals and the increasing need of children, youth, adults, and families for these mental health services; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 66,000 children, youth, and adults who have mental health disorders are not receiving the help they need; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood recognizes the need for a comprehensive, community-based continuum of mental health care and a commitment to the core values and guiding principles of a system of care for all its citizens with mental health needs and their families; and
WHEREAS, a statewide collaborative of youth, family and consumer advocacy organizations, policy and advisory councils and boards, mental health professional organizations and associations, observe Mental Health Month each May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and illness;
THEREFORE, I, Stephen Burkholder, Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim and recognize May 2005 as
Mental Health Month
in the City of Lakewood.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of the City of Lakewood this 23rd day of May, 2005 A.D.
Stephen A. Burkholder, Mayor
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