A controversial conservatorship bill passed by California's Assembly would give county officials more authority to force people with mental illnesses and substance abuse issues into treatment or put them in the care of a guardian.
Supporters say people with mental illnesses shouldn’t die on the street, untreated. Opponents argue changing the law would deny individuals their rights and increase the number of individuals forced into treatment. Where do you stand?
Guests:
Jennifer Friedenbach, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco
Teresa Pasquini,advocate for reforming and improving the mental health system and co-founder of Mental Illness FACTS
John Snook, executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center
Web Resources:
SB-1045 Conservatorship: serious mental illness and substance use disorders
Treatment Advocacy Center: STATE STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED TREATMENT
Mental Illness FACTS- Family And Consumer True Stories
The Sacramento Bee: Mentally ill Californians shouldn’t die on the street, untreated. The law must change
