The Bridgewater
State Hospital Working Group was established in the FY15 budget to examine and
make recommendations relative to mental health services, care and protection of
inmates, and the implementation of training requirements for employees coming
into contact with inmates at Bridgewater State Hospital.
“Mental illness is an incredibly serious issue across the
Commonwealth. As a member of the Joint Committees on Public Safety, Judiciary,
and Mental Health and Substance Abuse, I have much experience listening and
working with residents who battle mental health disorders on a daily basis,”
said Senator Ross. “I am eager to get started so that we can target mental
illness head on, increase oversight, and find the most cost-effective methods
of treatment for these individuals.”
