Take Action to Save Taunton State Hospital!

This past Sunday, Governor Deval Patrick vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have maintained 45 beds at Taunton State Hospital, abandoning the mentally ill in Southeastern Massachusetts and creating an even greater burden on our already distressed mental health system.

Will you take 2 minutes to make a call to save Taunton State Hospital?

You can reach your State Senator at 617-722-1455.

Sample script for State Senator: 

"Hello, my name is _____________ and I am a resident of _____________. I am calling today to ask Senator _____________ to contact the Senate President and ask that an override vote be taken to save Taunton State Hospital and protect the mentally ill in Massachusetts. Thank you."

You can reach your State Representative at 617-722-2000.

Sample script for State Representative:

"Hello, my name is _____________ and I am a resident of _____________. I am calling today to ask Representative _____________ to contact the Senate President and ask that an override vote be taken to save Taunton State Hospital and protect the mentally ill in Massachusetts. Thank you."

To find out who your State Senator and State Representative are, go to http://capwiz.com/massnurses.