Wednesday, March 03, 2004

Blumenthal, Milstein launch investigation into mental health (Connecticut)
Story in Newsday - "The state's attorney general and child advocate launched an investigation Wednesday into Connecticut's mental health care system and managed care industry, which they said are 'warehousing' mentally ill children and sometimes worsen their conditions. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the probe is not criminal in nature but said it may involve illegal activity and could lead to civil lawsuits. One key problem, Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein said, is that the state confines many children in residential treatment facilities _ many of which are out of state _ instead of using community treatment programs. .."