Rep. Leslie Herod honored for child advocacy by Illuminate Colorado
“We have a duty to help strengthen these vulnerable families by providing real treatment options for new moms and keeping mother and child together," she said in a statement. "That’s exactly what Special Connections does.” Read full article #LeslieHerod #children #award #childwelfare #behavioralhealth #SpecialConnections
New state behavioral health laws
"House Bill 1193" “Behavioral Health Supports For High-risk Families” provides access to intensive substance use treatment to women up to one year after giving birth, and creates pilot child care programs for women in treatment." "Sponsors: Reps. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, and Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, and Sen. Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo" "Signed: May 23" Read full article #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #addiction #opioids
