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From:Clerk of the Board
To:Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan;
Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen;
Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth
Cc:Nuzum, Danielle
Subject:Board Correspondence - FW:
Date:Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:45:39 PM
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From: lordraden holmes <lordraden95@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:29 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject:
Seeking to help make our community better
Written by :
I Loren Holmes from butte county California im a volunteer mental health volunteer advocate and
ordained minister who battle's with PTSD and other mental health problems and i write today to
share my story and answer a few questions:
Have you found it difficult to find a therapist in your area? I Loren Holmes yes do find it hard finding
a therapist in butte county California ever since we lost a remote mental health cyber appointment
service called Babylon have realized this county a really has not one responsibility in making
transportation available for mentally ill people in fact they have at behavioral health Told me that i
don't try at all to be there. The Ride service for medi cal isn't working for mental health related
needs u never know when u will need transportation to a hospital or special ride's for trigger
therapy.
Is there a service you used that's helped you get and stay well? No California doesn't offer anything
for mental health advocacy in my county in several different areas in fact they criminally punish u for
mental health induced situations that in turn criminalized mentally ill people.
Do you want policymakers to make sure your community has mental health care available for people
who need it? Yes and mental health has a fleet of behavioral health vehicles they really should
prioritize our well being more.
What happened to you or your loved one? Keep this very brief. Include the main highlights or most
important thing we should know about what happened to you or your loved one.
Answer for the above question is that my family never understood me was toxic and would trigger
me just to get rid of me with legal means and all my life I've suffered from mental illness since i was a
kid.
Sharing my Personal mental health experience:
I Like many people who suffer mental health related trauma and disabilities and diagnosis am
sharing i like so many people who were criminal charged over what are trauma and mental health
induced reactions and responses to trauma or triggers and people call the police not understanding
the mentally ill and the lack of where there should have been mental health services for someone
like us they do not at all in California protect or advocate let alone appear in court on mental ill
behalf and the police you hear about frequent in situations involving what should have had mental
health involvement not law enforcement because law enforcement are to many of us triggers too
because we got criminalized over our mental health induced triggers and trauma and people not
understanding us hurt all of us in the mental ill people of our country the people who made mistakes
to begin with trauma and mental health induced behavior should be treated differently have reform
in it's laws and i believe that in unity we can change the world.
As a mental health patient and survivor of trauma and abuse, I, Loren Holmes, have personally
experienced the failures of the system in my home State alone of California with how My trauma has
been exploited, and I now face prosecution for my reactions to situations where I already felt unsafe.
Instead of receiving support, my neighbors, who stigmatize mental health problems, have lied about
me, leaving me without the help I desperately need.
Throughout my life, my mental health, PTSD, and reactions have been used against me, causing
further mental and emotional harm. Even my own family has taken advantage of my vulnerabilities,
forging paperwork to gain ownership of my grandmother's house and leaving me homeless. This
loss, coupled with the pain and suffering I endure, has made me a target for cyber terrorist groups
who prey on individuals like me.
The lack of proper funding and resources contributes to the ongoing incarceration of individuals who
require mental health treatment. Instead of receiving the care they need at a mental health hospital
or clinic, they are punished and victimized by a legal system that does not adequately address their
unique circumstances.
It is essential to recognize that individuals with mental health conditions are victims just as much as
anyone else. They deserve compassion, understanding, and appropriate treatment. Holding them
accountable under the same laws that govern everyone else without considering their mental health
challenges is unjust and perpetuates the cycle of brokenness.
As a mental health patient and survivor of trauma and abuse, I, Loren Holmes, have personally
experienced the failures of the system in Butte County, California. My trauma has been exploited,
and I now face prosecution for my reactions to situations where I already felt unsafe. Instead of
receiving support, my neighbors, who stigmatize mental health problems, have lied about me,
leaving me without the help I desperately need.
Throughout my life, my mental health, PTSD, and reactions have been used against me, causing
further mental and emotional harm. Even my own family has taken advantage of my vulnerabilities,
forging paperwork to gain ownership of my grandmother's house and leaving me homeless. This
loss, coupled with the pain and suffering I endure, has made me a target for cyber terrorist groups
who prey on individuals like me.
It is time for change. We must advocate for a mental health system that prioritizes the well-being
and recovery of individuals with mental health conditions. Proper funding, resources, and support
services are essential to break the cycle of incarceration and provide the necessary care for those in
need.
Together, we can create a system that values and uplifts individuals with mental health challenges,
ensuring they receive the help and support they deserve. Let us stand united in demanding change
and working towards a brighter future for mental health.
It is time for change:
We must advocate for a mental health system that prioritizes the well-being and recovery of
individuals with mental health conditions. Proper funding, resources, and support services are
essential to break the cycle of incarceration and provide the necessary care for those in need.
Together, we can create a system that values and uplifts individuals with mental health challenges,
ensuring they receive the help and support they deserve. Let us stand united in demanding change
and working towards a brighter future for mental health in California.
In Closing : I Loren Holmes a volunteer Advocate for Mental Health Awareness
Standing with the people and all who stands on making our world a better place
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #SupportEachOther #ChangeIsPossible
Together, we can make a difference and create a world where mental health is prioritized and
individuals are supported on their journey to healing and recovery. Let us stand together in solidarity
and advocate for positive change in our communities and beyond. Thank you for joining me in this
important mission. Let us continue to shine a light on mental health and work towards a brighter
future for all.
Sincerely, Loren Holmes
Sincerely,
[Loren Holmes]