FREDERICK, Md., April 26 -- The city of Frederick issued the following news release:
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Health will present information about the licensing process for mental health group homes on Wednesday, April 27th at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Annex Bldg located at 140 West Patrick Street. The City of Frederick will discuss regulatory restrictions on local governments with respect to group homes. In addition, several representatives from the local mental health community will also be in the audience and available to answer questions about group homes or other issues concerning mental health.
GOAL
* Provide information on licensing process - DHMH
* Discuss regulatory restrictions on local Government - Joe Adkins
* Answer questions that residents may have - DHMH, Joe Adkins, and mental health community representatives
AGENDA
7:00PM Introductions of DHMH and City representative, and of mental health community representatives in audience
7:10PM Presentation from DHMH about licensing process
7:30PM Information from City about regulatory restrictions on local government
7:45PM Q&A for DHMH, City, or mental health community representatives
In order to assure that there is time for all residents to have the opportunity to ask questions, the format of the Q & A will encourage questions as opposed to debate.
MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVES:
* DHMH
* Way Station - Peter Shubiak
* Clearview Communities - Sara Kemp Watters
* Life Directions - Lynne Pick
* Mental Health Association - Pat Hanberry
* Frederick Memorial Hospital - Linda Hoffman
* Behavioral Health Partners - Frederick Donovan
* National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Remo Molino
For more information please contact: Michele Bowman, Community Outreach Specialist, Frederick Police Department, 301-600-2091 or mbowman@frederickmdpolice.org For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at htsyndication@hindustantimes.com
Susan Harding, 301/600-1385.
