Bristol Legislator Honored for Mental Health Advocacy

North Central Regional Mental Health Board Executive Director Marcia DuFore (right) presents Sen. Jason Welch with a plaque honoring Welch for his work as ranking member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee. Sen. Welch pledged to continue to be a strong advocate for policies which aim to improve the lives of people with mental illness.

Sen. Jason Welch (www.senatorwelch.com) on September 13 was honored by the North Central Regional Mental Health Board (www.ncrmhb.org) for his work as ranking member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee.

In a ceremony held in New Britain, Board Executive Director Marcia DuFore presented Sen. Welch with a plaque for his advocacy and support of mental health issues over the past legislative session.

“This really is an honor, and I thank the board for the excellent work it does,” Sen. Welch said. “As a legislator, I do my very best to represent all of the people in my district. My goal is to help pass policies which improve everyone’s quality of life. I will continue working to help make a positive difference in the lives of people with mental illness in our communities.”