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Resolution providing for the appointment of Norman Stephens representing the Vista Health System and Kimberly Shaliza Elliott representing the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science as members of the Mental Health Coalition.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Coalition was established on November 8, 2016, to address gaps and develop a connected sustainable continuum of care on mental health; and
WHEREAS, the group will work to address factors in communities that increase or contribute to the risk of mental illness, promoting aspects that support, expand and enhance preventative strategies and reducing risk; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition will consist of treatment providers from various organizations, including representatives of the County Board, other current or former elected officials, local hospitals, health department, homeless and housing agencies, education and employment agencies, consumer agencies, and law enforcement and justice agencies; and
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy for a representative from a local hospital; and
WHEREAS, an additional member will be added to represent the education and employment agencies; and
WHEREAS, your Chairman requests that this County Board confirm the appointments of Norman Stephens representing the Vista Health System and Kimberly Shaliza Elliott representing the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science as members of the Mental Health Coalition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the appointment of Norman Stephens representing the Vista Health System and Kimberly Shaliza Elliott representing the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science be, and the same are hereby confirmed.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on April 10, 2018.