Updating SRPMIC's Mental Health & Competency Laws

In this episode of Asked and Answered, Alane Breland and Kierstin Anderson walk listeners through proposed updates to SRPMIC’s mental‑health and competency laws. They explain how the new Emergency Apprehension process would allow qualified mental‑health professionals—not just police—to initiate help during a crisis, along with the addition of assisted outpatient treatment and improved post‑hospital coordination to support safer transitions back into the community. SRPMIC Office of the General Counsel Proposed Ordinances Questions or comments on the proposed changes? Email askedandanswered@srpmic‑nsn.gov. ********************* Call for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Artists! O’odham Action News wants to publish your artwork.  Visual or Literary!  Deadline is November 20, 2026 General Guidelines Submit your Artwork