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A major
breakthrough in mental health has been developed in a cooperative venture
between the National Bipolar Foundation and MedicAlert Foundation; a
preventative care program called “MedicAlert® Benefits of the Safe
'til Stable Program”. It provides vital medical information to emergency responders in time of need through our
live 24-hour emergency response service. In a medical emergency, this can help
reduce the trauma experienced by individuals impacted with bipolar disorder. If
an individual experiences an event, first responders on the scene (e.g., law
enforcement, emergency services personnel, etc.) will look for a medical ID
with the "MEDIC ALERT" symbol. This is tremendous; in that, those
with bipolar disorder will have a voice in times when they can’t speak for
themselves, will be properly routed in times of emergency, and provide a sense
of security for the individual and those close to them.
Benefits
- A
preventative care measure
- 24
hour emergency response service
- Jail
diversion(saving tax dollars)
- Medical
records maintenance
- Provides
a voice and sense of security
Call to Action
We strongly encourage you to publicly acknowledge the MedicAlert® “Benefits of the Safe
'til Stable Program”
Program provided by The National Bipolar Foundation and MedicAlert Foundation.
You can help ignite a social movement that will allow open dialogue about
bipolar disorder leading to the reduction of stigma.
- Have
your influential contacts issue press releases or proclamations (politicians,
government officials, celebrities, the medical profession, etc.)
- Spread
awareness through your organizations and communities
- Make
introductions to organizations (ex: crisis intervention teams)
- Join
our online campaign and/or use social media networking to touch your networks
- Enroll
10 people into Safe til Stable
- Participate
our Brilliance In Bipolar Challenge
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