Hyndman Feels Crisis Stabilization Center is Doable

DES MOINES COUNTY’S POINT-MAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAS BEEN ON-THE-ROAD.

 

CPC DIRECTOR KEN HYNDMAN IS TOURING “CRISIS STABILIZATION” FACILITIES AROUND THE STATE, WITH A GOAL OF EVENTUALLY GIVING LOCAL POLICE SOMEWHERE BESIDES THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR COUNTY JAIL TO TAKE THOSE WHO ACT OUT BECAUSE THEY CAN’T HELP THEMSELVES.   HYNDMAN SAYS A DIFFERENT SCENARIO WOULD BE NICE…AND HE THINKS IT’S DO-ABLE.

 
HYNDMAN SAYS DES MOINES COUNTY IS ALREADY AHEAD OF THE GAME, BECAUSE HIS DEPARTMENT HAS A WILLING PARTNER — HOPE HAVEN.