Community Forum Set on NARH Pysch Unit Closing
The forum, moderated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County President Deborah Sadowy and Executive Director Brenda Carpenter, will respond to the Department of Public Health's response to NARH regarding their plan to close the Greylock Pavilion.
The questions from DPH arose after reviewing testimony from
public hearings on Nov. 1. In addition, the department asked about the hospital's plan to discontinue its pediatric services.
The letter also asked if the closures can be delayed "to work with the community to assess options other than closure?"
NARH officials responded no.
Tuesday's forum will feature advocates opposing the closures.
DPH does not have the power to prevent the hospital from closing its psychiatric care units.
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