PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, December 10th the Mental Health Foundation represented by Interim Director Mrs. Eileen Healy and the Chief of Police Carl John, in the presence of the police management team signed a protocol on how to structurally work together in the handling of a crisis in which mentally challenged persons are involved. The number of crisis of this kind has risen over the last few years and the need for some type of structure to deal with these situations is definitely a necessity. This protocol is written to safeguard the safety of that person and to make sure that these persons get the proper treatment and care he or she needs. The teams from the Mental Health Foundation and KPSM tasked with putting this protocol together have worked very hard and have met numerous times to discuss the document and getting it finalized. Words of congratulations and gratitude from Mrs. Eileen Healy and Carl John were expressed to both teams during the signing of the protocol.
The Minister of Justice who is totally aware of the progress that is taking place is extremely satisfied that both parties have finalized and introduced the protocol that will be utilized by MHF and KPSM. The minister stated that is of utmost importance that what is written on paper in this protocol is actually carried out in practice every day or when the need arises.
He also stated the following; Having experienced a crisis first-hand and how it was handled I am delighted to know that the cooperation between the two entities has strengthened. I am sure there is always room for improvement and I look forward to the expansion of this protocol with the ambulance department and any other institution as required.
KPSM Press Release.
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