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San Miguel County proclaims May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month, highlights free counseling funded by local mill levy
Summary
The board unanimously approved a proclamation designating May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted a county mill‑levy fund that provides up to six free counseling sessions for county residents and workers through Tri‑County Health Network.
The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Proclamation 2026‑3 naming May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month and used the occasion to remind residents about locally funded counseling resources.
Commissioner Gleason read the proclamation, which cited local voter support for a 0.75 mill levy adopted in 2018 (and fully collectible after a 2025 vote) to establish a mental‑health fund. The proclamation noted regional suicide statistics and disparities in access and called for destigmatizing mental‑health conversations.
County leaders highlighted a practical service funded by the levy: free, low‑barrier counseling. A commissioner told the public that a portion of the mill levy supports a fund "available for anyone who lives or works in San Miguel County to get six free sessions of counseling" through Tri‑County Health Network; staff will help arrange appointments and try to bill insurance where applicable.
Melanie Wasserman of Tri‑County Health thanked the board for continuing support and noted the county’s recent hire of behavioral‑health staff as evidence of the county’s commitment to expanding services.
Ending: Commissioners urged residents and employees who are struggling to use the county’s confidential resources and said staff will continue promoting access and connections with providers.
