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GOVERNMENT MAYOR RON reports MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES: HELP IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED Tri-County Health Department has asked the Village to partner with them about a campaign to reduce the stigma around mental health treatment so that people who need care will access it. The campaign, called “Let’s Talk Colorado,” is sponsored by a coalition of public and private health agencies and is part of the Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) grant to better integrate physical and behavioral health. A mental illness is a very common medical condition disrupting a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Did you know that one in four people will develop a mental illness in their Ron Rakowsky lifetime? It can affect anyone, regardless of age, rrakowsky@ race, religion, or income. Mental illness is often greenwoodvillage.com caused by traumatic events, chemical imbalance, 303-486-5741 genetics, or the environment such as exposure to illnesses, drugs, or alcohol. Most mental illnesses can be treated effectively with medication, therapy, diet, exercise and support. Unfortunately, mental illnesses are not something to “get over” as they cannot be willed away. Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions, nevertheless people are still reluctant to talk about them due to shame, misunderstanding, negative attitudes, and fear of discrimination. The Let’s Talk Colorado campaign stresses there is no right or wrong words to use when talking to someone struggling with mental illness. Instead, the campaign emphasizes to be “present” when talking with someone with mental illness and to consider offering tangible, specific help. For example, instead of asking, “What can I do to help?” say, “I’d like to bring you dinner tonight. I will drop it off at 5 pm. Will you be home then?” If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255), text “TALK” to 38255, or go to ww.coloradocrisisservices.org to access a live chat available in 17 languages. Help and hope are available 24/7/365. You can also visit LetsTalkCO.org. By breaking the silence, the Let’s Talk Colorado campaign hopes to destigmatize mental illnesses so people will be more willing to seek out the care they need. Key representatives from each jurisdiction joined in the reveal of the High Line Canal vision statement in April. HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY UNVEILS FINAL COMMUNITY VISION PLAN The High Line Canal Conservancy, which is dedicated to preserving the recreational and environmental future of the High Line Canal, along with their partners and funders, has released a long-term plan — the Community Vision Plan for the High Line Canal. The community-driven plan, endorsed by Denver Water and the 10 governmental jurisdictions along its 71 miles, outlines a set of guiding principles — that the Canal remain a natural, connected and continuous, varied, managed and enhanced resource for the region — to ensure the Canal reaches its greatest potential as an environmental, recreational, social, historic and economic asset. To view the Community Vision Plan, visit highlinecanal.org/vision. PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | JUNE 2017
GOVERNMENT CITY council NOT SURE WHO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE? Obtain a list of your state and national government representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 Freda Miklin fmiklin@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4138 Leslie Schluter lschluter@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4135 Steve Moran smoran@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4133 T.J. Gordon tgordon@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4132 Dave Bullock dbullock@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4137 Darryl Jones djones@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4136 George Lantz glantz@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4134 Tom Bishop tbishop@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4131 The next steps for the Canal include growing trail system connections; improving Canal crossings; providing tours and programming; implementing signage and wayfinding tools; creating pedestrian bridges; and growing volunteer, community and partnership involvement. Here’s how you can help support the High Line Canal Conservancy and ensure the Canal is protected and enhanced for future generations. • Be a High Line Hero, joinhighlinecanal.org • Participate in upcoming stewardship activities with the Conservancy and partners Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) and Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK): highlinecanal.org/calendar • Participate in the upcoming summer walking programs including mile 0 to 71 with Walk2Connect: highlinecanal.org/walk2connect • Visit the High Line Canal Conservancy’s website to learn more: highlinecanal.org LET’S GET INNOVATIVE In May, I had the privilege of participating on a panel that was live streamed by Innovation Pavilion on IPNow.tv. City, industry, and development thought leaders joined together to discuss collaboration, P3s, and the strategy needed to create a 21st century model of continued on page 4 JUNE 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 3
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