HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL 16

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2015

INTRODUCED BY

Deborah A. Armstrong

A JOINT MEMORIAL

DECLARING MARCH 11, 2015 "BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DAY" AT THE LEGISLATURE.

     WHEREAS, many New Mexicans cope with the effects of disabling behavioral health disorders; and

     WHEREAS, consumers, family members, advocates and providers strive to help those with behavioral health disorders to lead meaningful lives and reach their goals; and

     WHEREAS, many New Mexicans affected by and advocating on behalf of those with behavioral health disorders work to:

          A. improve their and other New Mexicans' health and well-being;

          B. ensure that there is a behavioral health continuum of care;

          C. increase behavioral health education and training for individuals, families, providers and the public;

          D. seek adequate local, state and federal funding to address behavioral health needs;

          E. ensure that behavioral health services are provided in a culturally appropriate manner;

          F. incorporate data in an evidence-based continuum of behavioral health care in New Mexico; and

          G. increase appropriate employment and housing opportunities for people living with behavioral health disorders; and

     WHEREAS, hope, resilience and engagement are essential for recovery from behavioral health disorders;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that March 11, 2015 be declared "Behavioral Health Day" at the legislature to honor the many people who devote themselves to public policymaking on behalf of the thousands of voiceless New Mexicans who live with behavioral health disorders; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the theme for "Behavioral Health Day" be "Hope Changes Everything".

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