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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 ...
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 ...
¿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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Colin Wilhelm
Northwest Colorado is dramatically lacking in access to mental health care, this is something that I will tackle head on. Currently there is only one inpatient facility to with staff and equipment around to treat our citizens. Police, teachers, and family medical providers are the ill-equipped front line in mental health treatment. I have plans to change this. First, I want to increase funding for mental health care treatment throughout Colorado. Second, we need to make sure that all medical insurance covers mental health care treatment. These two will begin to expand ...
Braden Angel
My office will not only effectively prosecute crime. We will create a culturally-responsive,
victim-centered, and trauma-informed environment that prioritizes respect, competence, and
equity. I value the importance of social determinants of health. These factors are uniquely tied to
root causes of crime. In addition to prosecuting crime, the DA’s office has an obligation to
engage in outreach, stigma reduction, and community prevention efforts that ultimately reduce
incidence of crime. My office will prioritize treatment over incarceration. This includes
behavioral ...
Dylan Roberts
Supporting mental health with bold policy and sustained funding will continue to be a priority for me should I be re-elected as a State Representative. In my three years at the Capitol, I know we have made significant progress on this vital issue. I was proud to be a prime co-sponsor of the Youth Mental Health Education and Suicide Prevention Act of 2019 (HB19-1120) and have been the co-sponsor of other efforts like mental health insurance parity, drug possession de-felonization, to name a few.
However, I also realize that as a resident of rural Colorado, I have the ...
Brianna Titone
Mental health has been one of my priorities in the Legislature. When I learned about the problems Colorado faces with suicide, substance abuse, and depression, I wanted to be part of the solution. I have been promoting Mental Health First Aid in my district and through legislation for teachers and other professions. I have been making the safe2tell program work more efficiently for schools. And I've been working on ways to promote the mental health resources we have to the general public through targeted ways to reduce stigma about getting help for everyone. I plan to ...
