Press Release- April 9, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007
Contact:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370
Laura Chapin, 303.866.6386 or 202.236.6161 (cell)
FIRST LADY TO HIGHLIGHT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ON WESTERN SLOPE TRIP
APRIL 11 & 12
In her first major trip to the Western Slope as First Lady, Jeannie Ritter will be highlighting her commitment to education and mental health issues in Grand Junction and Montrose on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - Grand Junction
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
East Middle School Visit - Open to Press
830 Gunnison Ave., Grand Junction
Contact: Principal Leigh Grasso: 970-254-5020
8:45 - 9 a.m.
Media Availability
In front of East Middle School main entrance
9 a.m.
Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting - Open to Press
Grand Junction City Hall, City Council Chambers
250 N. 5th St., Grand Junction
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
in Rural Communities Overview - Open to Press
Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center
515 28¾ Road, Grand Junction
970-263-4918
1:15 - 2 p.m.
Colorado West Psychiatric Hospital Tour - Closed to Press
2 - 2:15 p.m.
Media Availability, Colorado West Psychiatric Hospital
Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center
515 28¾ Road, Grand Junction
970-263-4918
Specific room to be determined
Thursday, April 12, 2007 -- Montrose
8:30 a.m.
Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting - Open to Press
Ute Indian Museum
7253 Chipeta Drive, Montrose
970-249-3098
11:25 a.m. - Noon
Tour of Open Arms Empowerment Center - Open to Press
ASPEN Diversified Vocational Program
510 S. 2nd St., Montrose
970-252-3300
Noon - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch and Open Forum - Open to Press
Hampton Inn, conference room
1980 N. Townsend Ave., Montrose
970-252-3300
This will be an informal session with 30 community members and mental-health experts and advocates to give the First Lady a better sense of the issues on the Western Slope.
1:45 - 2 p.m.
Media Availability
Hampton Inn, adjacent conference room.