Mental health organization to honor police officers for their actions

August 24, 2022
6:23 am

POUGHKEEPSIE – Mental Health America of Dutchess County (MHA Dutchess) is honoring law enforcement officers at its Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Gala on September 22.

MHA Dutchess CEO Andrew O’Grady said the nominated honorees work tirelessly in their respective communities to help individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. The officers and departments were nominated for their exemplary work and successful outcomes.

“National events place strain on the relationship between police, community, and those who provide community-based mental health and addiction services. We continue to experience positive interactions here in Dutchess County and want to honor those individuals,” O’Grady said, noting that MHA Dutchess works side-by-side with many law enforcement agencies and first responders to solve challenging situations successfully.

Details about the Gala and ticket information can be found here.

“We hope we will have a great turnout to our annual Gala being held on September 22 at the Grandview as we honor police officers who have utilized their CIT (Crisis Intervention) training as well as awarding the Spirit of Recovery Award. It will be a great social event with great food and great conversation and it will highlight the work MHA is doing in the community,” said O’Grady.