Press Release- Jul 12, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007
Contact:
Laura K. Chapin, 303.866.6386
FIRST LADY TRAVELS TO NORTHWEST COLORADO TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES JULY 16-18
Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter travels to northwest Colorado on Monday for a three-day tour to discuss the region's mental health needs. She will be meeting with health care providers and community groups in Walden, Steamboat Springs, Meeker and Craig.
"It is important to me that I hear first-hand from the people of Colorado," the First Lady said. "One of the reasons I chose to focus on mental health is because it affects every facet of our lives in every part of the state. This trip is part of my learning process. The Governor and I share a belief that public policy should intersect with where people struggle, and I'm hoping what I learn here will contribute to that discussion."
The trip to northwest Colorado follows a similar listening tour in southeast Colorado earlier this month.
The First Lady's public schedule for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday follows. Note that some events are closed because of privacy concerns, but there will be media availabilities either before or after.
MONDAY JULY 16, 2007
Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Public Meetings in Walden
River Rock Café
460 Main St., Walden
Open to public and press
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Media Availability - Walden
River Rock Café
460 Main St., Walden
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Visit to Steamboat Mental Health Center
405 S. Lincoln, Steamboat Springs
Meeting with Tom Gangel, Division Director, CO West Regional Mental Health Center for demo of Telepsyche Equipment
Closed to press
TUESDAY JULY 17, 2007
9:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Meet with Providers in Routt County
Yampa Valley Medical Center Conference Room
940 Central Park Drive, Steamboat Springs
Closed to press
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet with Public Officials
Courthouse Annex Building, County Commissioners Meeting Room
136 6th St., Steamboat Springs
(Annex is attached to back of old Courthouse Building)
Open to public and press
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Media Availability
136 6th St., Steamboat Springs
Outside Courthouse Annex Main Entrance
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Tour of Mental Health Facility in Craig
439 Breeze St., Craig
Closed to press
2:40 - 4:30 p.m.
Meet with Providers and Community Members in Craig
School Administration Building Conference Room
775 Yampa Ave., Craig
Open to public and press
4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Media Availability
School Administration Building Main Entrance
775 Yampa Ave., Craig
WEDNESDAY JULY 18, 2007
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Meetings with providers and Community Members
Mountain Valley Bank Community Conference Room
400 Main St., Meeker
Open to public and press
11:45 a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Media Availability
400 Main St., Meeker