1041 results for author: Mental Health Colorado

Linda Stanley

My name is Linda Stanley and I am running for District Attorney in the 11th Judicial District (Fremont, Park, Custer, and Chaffee counties). As a prosecutor and former police officer, I have always tried to seek justice with compassion.  For someone that breaks the law, it is my job to prosecute but not necessarily to punish.  I always try to do what's right for all involved including the accused and the victim, while still maintaining public safety. There are consequences for actions, but I have found on many occasions that mental illness and/or the lack of resources for diagnosis and treatment has unfortunately resulted in the criminal ...

Dr. Karen McCormick

Society must address our whole health needs, which mean easier access to both physical and mental health systems. The access and benefits must have parity. Colorado needs better statewide coordination of mental health, physical health, and our criminal justice systems. To better serve those in the public dealing with mental health issues and substance use, we need to build out our mental health care system and shift this care away from law enforcement. Those in law enforcement are not adequately trained to help folks in crisis. Having this be a criminal justice issue is expensive and woefully ineffective. Shifting the care to social services makes ...

Andres Pico

I consider mental health to be a priority and a state responsibility to work closely with county and local municipalities to ensure access to mental health care is available. In years past, the state operated a network of state mental health hospitals to handle those with severe cases.  The state funding and operations have been cut over the years to where essentially only judicial referrals for those with criminal cases can be accommodated. Others are handled through private hospitals or end up homeless or in county jails, which have become de facto mental health facilities.  This has moved the responsibility and cost to local municipalities and ...

Kyra D. Storojev

Mental health is one of cornerstones of my platform of Common Sense for the Common Good. Growing up my mother suffered from depression episodes where she would stay in her room for days and I had to help take care of her, so I understand firsthand what it can look like. Underlying reasons for depression are the key to unlocking a person from this. I didn't know as a child, but now I understand that we need programs that address those issues and they start from early childhood on. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24, adults alike suffer from mental health issues and they need to be addressed. Here are ...

Galina Nicoll

Mental health and wellbeing are not just buzzwords to me; these are my work. An educator, a mother, and an advocate of equitable change in accessibility of mental health, I actively nurture it. As a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Trained Teacher and a Contemplative Neuroscience educator, I work to expand mental health programs in our educational institutions, social support organizations and law-enforcement. I support recent legislation put forth by Rep. Singer to expand services for persons with behavioral, mental health and substance disorders. I host weekly open meditation hours at Global Residential Academic Program at CU-Boulder. I publish ...

Mary Parker

Good mental health is a critical part of a healthy body.  It is at the heart of a safe and loving family environment where children can grow and thrive.  For 13 years, I have been a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for neglected and abused children in Jefferson County.  In my experience, at least one parent in most dysfunctional families is experiencing issues with mental health.  If a parent is not able to successfully navigate their own life, they are unable to be a good role model or adequately care for their children.  As a State Representative, I will advocate for more mental health resources, easier access to them, and the inclusion ...

¿Los candidatos en su boleto van a hacer esto bien?

La salud mental le importa. Debe de importarle a sus oficiales electos. No podemos aprobar de candidatos en Mental Health Colorado (Salud Mental Colorado). Pero si les podemos preguntar sobre sus posiciones. Queremos que todos los votantes de Colorado tengan confianza que sus lideres nos van a guiar en la dirección correcta en cuanto a la salud mental. Les preguntamos a todos los que están buscando una posición en la legislatura estatal, junta de educación, y el fiscal de sus prioridades para apoyar la salud mental de la comunidad que quieren representar. Creamos un estrado para que usted aprenda más sobre cada candidato. Todos los ...

Randi McCallian

Our overall health, our happiness and wellbeing in life, is made up of many moving, and interconnected parts. These parts cannot be separated from one another because they are ALL part of the whole-being, of what makes up you; one of these critical parts is our mental health. I learned this so deeply while working through and facing my own anxiety and depression, particularly after having children. I have a Master’s Degree in Public Health and I value how interconnected all pieces of our lives are to our personal wellbeing. My decades-long service in Community and Family Health, working closely with children and new parents, counseling and ...

Lisa Escárcega

Hello, my name is Lisa Escárcega, I am running for the State Board of Education (SBoE), District 1. Growing up while experiencing poverty and foster care, I was fortunate to have teachers who were able to see me and provide the referrals and supports I needed. I went on to become the first in my family to receive a four-year degree, followed by a masters and doctorate. I am running for the SBoE to bring a strong, informed and unapologetic K-12 voice back to the board. After three decades of work as a School Psychologist and educator, I know firsthand the importance of mental health and the positive outcomes that can happen when individuals and ...

Stephanie Vigil

Mental health matters are very close to me. As a survivor of childhood abuse, and subsequent mental illness in my early adulthood, I’m keenly aware of just how badly we as a society are failing those who live with these invisible struggles. Several years ago I went into long term recovery from a series of mental health crises, but only because a few critical components came together for me at the last minute: namely Social Security Disability Insurance, and some support from family. That combination was so healing for me, I’m now off of the SSDI, and taking up new challenges and adventures that I never would have thought were possible before. ...