Updating SRPMIC's Mental Health & Competency Laws

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson walk listeners through proposed updates to SRPMIC’s mental‑health and competency laws. They explain how the new Emergency Apprehension process would allow qualified mental‑health professionals—not just police—to initiate help during a crisis, along with the addition of assisted outpatient treatment and improved post‑hospital coordination to support safer transitions back into the community.SRPMIC Office of the General Counsel Proposed OrdinancesQuestions or comments on the proposed changes? Email askedandanswered@srpmic‑nsn.gov. ************Salt River Summer Speaker SeriesLast Tuesday of every month (June-Sept)Salt River Council Chambers Dinner: 5-6pPresentation: 6-7p45min presentation, 15 min Q&AOpen to the public