Summary Report
A National Call to Action:
Eliminating the Use of Seclusion and Restraint
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2003
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center
for Mental Health Services
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, Maryland
20857
Purpose, Disclaimer,
and Contact for More Information
This document provides
a summary of the proceedings of the May 5, 2003 National Call to Action
to Eliminate Seclusion and Restraint held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in
Washington, D.C. and attended by approximately 200 mental health consumers,
providers, family members, advocates, researchers, State and Federal officials,
and others. The views and opinions expressed are entirely those of the
participants and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies
of any Federal agency or office.
For more information,
please contact Mr. Paolo del Vecchio, Associate Director for Consumer
Affairs, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center
for Mental Health Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15-99, Rockville,
Maryland 20857, via telephone at 301-443-2619, or via e-mail at: <pdelvecc@samhsa.hhs.gov>.
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