May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Have you ever wondered who uses mental health services the most? In accepting a proclamation from the Ottawa City Commission recognizing the event, Ottawa Police Chief Adam Weingartner gave the answer to that question:
The hope is that people that ended up in jail due to mental health issues or crisis can receive the treatment they need and enter back into society and be better adjusted to handle any similar situations that come up, leading to better decision making.
