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Local nonprofits thank Larimer County voters for supporting behavioral health funding
Summary
Representatives of local nonprofits thanked Larimer County voters for approving additional behavioral health funding, saying the money will support first-responder services, early-childhood mental health and youth programs across the county.
Representatives of local nonprofits addressed Larimer County to thank voters for supporting behavioral health funding.
One speaker representing First Respondent Trauma Services said the funds will support immediate behavioral health responses for emergency personnel. "We at First Respondent Trauma Services are so grateful for these funds. They allow us to provide immediate critical behavioral health support to the first responders and frontline workers," the speaker said.
Another speaker, identified as representing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, said the funding will expand services for youth and families. "On behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County and our 10 locations that serve over 2,500 youth, thank you Larimer County voters for supporting behavioral health," the speaker said. The same speaker also thanked voters for support of early childhood mental health work and programs described in the remarks as a "family connection program" and a "special athletes program." A separate reference was made to services offered at "the Lighthouse."
The remarks were delivered during public comment and expressed gratitude rather than proposing new county actions. The speakers repeatedly thanked voters for the additional funding and emphasized that the dollars support services for children, families, first responders and frontline workers.
No motions, votes or county staff directives were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
