Framingham Community Mental Health Seminar
Wed, August 26, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
An introduction to resources available to Framingham residents in identifying and responding to residents facing mental health challenges. To register, click HERE.
Sponsored by the City of Framingham, Framingham Health Department, Office of the Mayor, City Council, Advocates Inc., Framingham Police Department, Senate President Karen Spilka, State Representatives Maria Robinson, Jack Lewis, and Carmine Gentile.
Program:
- Introduction (10 min) Program Led by Katelyn Dehey of Advocates Inc. and Officer Jason Ball of Framingham Police Department
- Overview of Co-Response Jail Diversion Program Collaboration with Framingham Police Department (10 min)
- Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness (20 min)
- Mental Health First Aid Overview (MHFA) (15 min)
- Overview of Framingham Community Mental Health Resources (5 min)
- Questions (30 min)
- Closing Remarks by Mayor Spicer (3 minutes)