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Larimer County proclaims May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month, highlights sales‑tax funded services
Summary
The board approved a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, with county behavioral health leaders and partners highlighting investments made with the county behavioral health sales tax and continued gaps in access to care.
Larimer County declared May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month during its May 6 meeting, approving a proclamation that praised recent progress while emphasizing remaining barriers to care.
Amy Martonis, director of behavioral health services, introduced the item and said, “We envision a community where everyone can access the right type of care at the right time.” Martonis and commissioners credited partnerships — including SummitStone Health Partners and the Longview Center — and voter‑approved behavioral-health sales tax revenues for recent gains in services. The proclamation text cited declines in suicide and overdose rates in recent years but stressed that barriers such as cost, timely access, transportation and stigma remain.
County Manager Lorinda Volker cautioned the sales tax “is just enough funding for the tip of the iceberg,” noting a broader system of partners and programs beyond the county’s sales-tax-funded services. Commissioners praised community partners and invited residents to use local supports and crisis resources.
Discussion vs. decision: The board unanimously approved the proclamation; no legislative or budgetary action was recorded in the meeting minutes for this item.
Ending: Commissioners and partners urged residents to seek help when needed and highlighted the county’s ongoing behavioral health coordination and regional partnerships.
