Urge legislators to stop psychiatric hospital closings

In response to Gov. Strickland's call to cut agency spending, the Ohio Department of Mental Health announced recently that it would close the Dayton and Cambridge psychiatric hospitals.

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The closures, however, are bad news for patients, their families, and Ohio communities.

Mental health advocates say the closings would trigger a harmful domino effect for the already-crowded local emergency rooms due to longer patients stays in the psychiatric intensive care units of community hospitals.

In addition, families and clients will suffer when patients are moved hours away without regard to the travel burdens placed on families or decreased family support during the recovery process.

Subject:

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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As you know, the Ohio Department of Mental Health announced recently that it would close the Dayton and Cambridge psychiatric hospitals in order to cut agency spending.

The closure of these two state facilities is bad for patients, their families, and our communities.

Mental health advocates say the proposed closures would trigger a harmful domino effect for the already-crowded local emergency rooms due to longer patients stays in the psychiatric intensive care units of community hospitals.

In addition, families and clients will suffer when patients are moved hours away without regard to the travel burdens placed on families or decreased support during the recovery process.

While these cuts may look attractive to some state budget decision makers in the short-term, this move may generate consequences that would cost Ohio much more in the long-term.

Stand up for the Ohio families, our communities, and the skilled public employees who serve our most vulnerable citizens. Help stop the closure of the mental health facilities in Dayton and Cambridge.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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