Tolland task force on mental health and substance abuse starts work
Journal InquirerMay 15, 2021
May 15—TOLLAND —
TASK FORCE
WHAT:
WHEN: First and third Monday each month at
MISSION: To create a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the town and community's response and the resources available to address mental health and substance use, and make recommendations to the
The Task Force will meet on the first and third Monday of each month at
Its members include several residents and two
The group's mission is to create a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the town and community's response and the resources available to address the topics of mental health and substance use in
At its last meeting held earlier this month, the task force discussed issues facing the task force and where it should focus it's priorities.
Renduchintala suggested bringing in School Superintendent
Marie said he would like to see the task force begin gathering data to properly diagnose the problems facing the community.
Reagan suggested the task force begin by exploring existing available services for residents suffering from mental health and substance abuse problems.
Their next meeting is set for
The meetings are currently being held remotely via Zoom. To join Monday's meeting, go to
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89031426188?pwd=UG9rRTN6YzU4NlFTcE9MRWtpNXhXQT09
Or call 646-876-9923 and enter meeting ID 890 3142 6188 and passcode 2021.
Residents interested in joining the task force should email vacancies@tolland.org.
Questions or comments can be emailed to taskforce@tolland.org.
For more information visit,
www.tolland.org/tolland-mental-health-and-substance-use-advisory-task-force.
For updates on the towns of
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