Possible mental health crisis at Austin Riggs Center, Stockbridge MA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested near Main Street at the Austin Riggs Center for a man experiencing possible suicidal thoughts. The incident involved a Section 12 mental health safety hold under Massachusetts law.
Audio|Heard on: Berkshire County Fire, Police and EMS - Central-Northern
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Transcript:
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We'll just make our way over near Main Street, Austin Riggs Center.
00:04
The staff will be looking for you.
00:08
Requesting an ambulance for a male party having suicidal thoughts.
00:39
You're clear.
00:47
That's Berkshire Control to Stockbridge EMS, Lee Ambulance.
00:51
Respond near Main Street.
00:54
Off the Riggs Center.
00:56
Male party.
00:59
Section 12[1], Berkshire clear 1335.
Police codes explained
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Section 12: Massachusetts mental health law allowing emergency involuntary psychiatric evaluation/hold due to risk to self or others
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262
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