HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6014
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the
Capitol.
WHEREAS, Kansas has made significant progress in improving access
to mental health services and has moved up to 22
nd
overall among all
states in the rankings of the Mental Health America Report; and
WHEREAS, Encouraging people to seek help when necessary and
lowering the stigma associated with mental health treatment depends on
creating a community that is understanding and supportive; and
WHEREAS, The youth in Kansas continue to experience mental health
and behavioral health concerns, therefore, youth voice, advocacy and
prevention efforts are more vital today than ever before; and
WHEREAS, Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLINK) encourages middle
and high school students to form groups with peers in their communities
to support mental health and behavioral health awareness and suicide
prevention efforts through youth advocacy, promotion and prevention
messaging; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition is a collaboration of
nonprofit organizations, agencies and individuals representing consumers,
families and providers dedicated to improving the lives of Kansans with
mental illness; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition is dedicated to
providing opportunities for all Kansans who care about our state's mental
and emotional well-being to share their stories and experiences with
policymakers at all levels; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition commends the
Legislature, the Governor and state agencies for their strategic planning,
implementation of improvements and investment in a full continuum of
behavioral health services in recent years; and
WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition, Youth Crew and
Clay Counts YLINK, along with other YLINK groups from around the
state, are visiting the Capitol on March 13, 2025, to meet with legislators
and advocate for mental health services and wellness programs: Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas:
That we recognize March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the
Capitol.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE,
and was adopted by that body
Speaker of the House.
Chief Clerk of the House.