EDITOR: Voting plays a vital role in shaping the future of behavioral health organizations. It is crucial for these organizations to have a voice in decisions that directly impact the mental well-being of individuals and communities.
By participating in elections, behavioral health organizations can advocate for policies that promote access to affordable and quality mental health care, support research and innovation in the field, and combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Voting enables these organizations to bring attention to the needs and concerns of those struggling with behavioral health issues, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Ultimately, voting empowers behavioral health organizations to work towards creating a society that prioritizes mental well-being and supports the growth and development of individuals in need.
In addition to advocating for mental health care, voting is also crucial for behavioral health organizations to address the issue of homelessness. Homelessness often intersects with behavioral health challenges, as individuals experiencing homelessness are more susceptible to mental health issues.
By participating in elections, these organizations can push for policies that prioritize comprehensive and accessible homeless care programs.
This includes initiatives such as increasing funding for affordable housing, expanding mental health and substance abuse treatment services, and implementing supportive services like case management and job training.
Voting empowers behavioral health organizations to influence policy decisions and ensure that adequate resources are allocated to support individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing their behavioral health needs and helping them regain stability in their lives.
— Bob Dorshimer, CEO Mile High Behavioral Healthcare/Comitis Crisis Center
I hope people don’t vote. Conservatives win when the woke stay asleep. The time of chaos and equity is coming to an end.
Reading this over enthusiastic piece to vote, and vote for politicians that feel the mental health organizations need more funding seemed too obvious to its true message. This opinion sophistry coming across as some editorial required a little time and a deeper look into a few things.
The basis of this editorial is more about the money and political relationships, but that part Robert, left out. Robert Doshimer, is paid CEO by these (3) Aurora non-profits- A strong incentive exist to have a solid funding source that is provided from Government. Note, the IRS public publications are running 3 to 4 years behind. Three of these as 501(c)- businesses, IRS requires filings for non-profits using the IRS Form-990. https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search
Colfax Community Network – CEO 2019 salary $7,132- 2/ hours a day Mile High Council on Alcohol and Drugs – CEO 2020 salary $42,819 11/29 hours weekly Comitis – CEO salary $99,402 26/14 hours weekly.
Let’s not forget the funding – it takes money and lots of it. Here comes the politicians. In this case, it’s our own Council Allison Coombs. She sits on the board of directors of Comitis, and Mile High Council. To complement the perfect union of how money greases the wheels. Who is very generous in this year’s election for Coombs election campaign? You guessed it. Robert Doshimer, donates freely to Coombs. He provides two different $500 cash infusions in August and October. Thus, executing a clever strategic growth plan. Aurora council approves and votes eagerly to give grants to these local Non-profits. He is consistent for sure and willing to cover the spread. He gave $500 to both Marsha Berzins and Lawson in 2019. So always remember-the most important rule of the vote is the dollar behind it.
“Voting plays a vital role in shaping the future of behavioral health organizations.”
Voting is an act of an individual. When, where, and how do these behavioral health organizations cast votes? Please explain.