The National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognizes Larimer County for its extraordinary advocacy work during Hill Day at Home, the organization’s annual advocacy event to promote bipartisan solutions for mental health and substance providers and patients.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s 2021 Advocacy Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have led legislative or regulatory advocacy and public policy efforts to expand access to services and supports for people with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Laurie Stolen
“Faced with a pandemic, workforce challenges and rising demand for mental health and substance use treatment services, this year’s advocacy award winners have risen to the challenge and gone above and beyond to improve the mental wellbeing of their communities,” said National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia.
Larimer County is leading the way by creating an integrated behavioral health system of care not found in other parts of the country. In 2018, the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners and its staff laid the foundation to improve mental health and substance use treatment for its residents.
“It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, and their advocacy, for the work being done in Larimer County. We strive to be seen as national leaders in this effort and hope our work improves health outcomes for everyone served.” said Laurie Stolen, Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Director, on receiving the Award for Organizational Achievement in Advocacy.
The National Council will honor its 2021 Advocacy Leadership Award winners at a reception during Hill Day at Home on Tuesday, October 19. at www.eventscribe.net/2021/HillDay2021/index.asp.