HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupport Letter from Mayor Gallatin Mental Health Center August 20, 2013
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Mayor I am writing today to provide support for a funding request by the Gallatin Mental
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Health Center for funding related to improved response to mental illness in Bozeman
and Gallatin County.
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,left'Krauss Mental illness is sadly prevalent in and around Bozeman. Over the years, the City has
f% enjoyed a successful relationship with the Gallatin Mental Health Center for several
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Commissioners years, with facilities and programs designed to help address both those in crisis and
Cyndy Andrus N long-term mental health needs for those in need. Our police department works
Chris Mehl ' extensively with this center, particularly the Hope House, which provides a far more
Carson Taylor suitable location and environment for the men and women that find themselves in
despair and in need of immediate intervention and treatment.
CITY OF BOZEMAN
In assessing these services, there has been an identified need to implement a mobile
121 N. Rouse crisis response team, as well as integrating behavioral health with primary medical
P.O. Box 1230 care through expanded partnerships with Gallatin Mental Health Center, Community
Bozeman, MT 59771 Health Partners and other health treatment facilities in Bozeman. Identifying and
implementing programs that provide a means to recognize mental illness, provide
Phone: (406)582-2320 initial and on-going services and help prevent and treat those in need prior to going
Fax: (406) 582-2344 %r into a crisis situation.
TDD (406) 582-2301
NV"1NV.bozeinan.net I appreciate your positive consideration of this grant application submitted by the
Gallatin Mental Health Center. I believe these funds are a necessary part of
addressing critical mental health needs in our community.
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harts-working,reliable Sincerely,
and accountable to the ,
public.
i..,tMdaiuml : Take Sean A. Becker
initiative. lead by f Mayor of Bozeman
example,and be open to
innovative ideas.
Service: Work
unselfishly for Our
community and its
citizens.
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others,welcome citizen
involvement,and work
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best result.