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Tigard Police Share Insight Regarding Mental Health Issues Within the Community

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release May 27, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 jim@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Police Share Insight Regarding Mental Health Issues Within the Community
The faith community of St. Anthony Catholic Church has invited the Tigard Police Department, along with other key organizations, to speak to interested members of the community to learn more about mental illness. The focus of the planned 90 minute meeting is to share information regarding how law enforcement responds and works to serve as a resource for both the client and the community. Experts within the mental health care profession will offer further perspective and details on how concerned community members may be able to help. Additionally, mental health professionals will be on-hand to answer questions and offer information regarding resources within our community to assist persons suffering from mental health issues.

The informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 31st at 7 p.m. The event location is St. Anthony Catholic Church, O'Reilly Hall, 9905 SW McKenzie St. in Tigard. For more information and to pre-register - please call 503-639-4179 Ext. 125.