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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THOMASVILLE CONSOLIDATION MEETINGS

May 15, 2003
 
MONTGOMERY -- Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Commissioner Kathy Sawyer is holding a series of meetings in May with families, employees, and legislators regarding her recommendations for consolidation of services in several state mental health facilities. On May 15 and 16, 2003 she is holding the following meetings:

Thomasville MH Rehabilitation Center, Chapel, Thomasville, AL

Thursday, May 15

3:30 p.m. Employees

5:00 p.m. Families/Community Families/Community Providers

6:30 p.m. Employees

Friday, May 16

9:00 a.m. Legislators/Local Officials

The following is a summary of the facts that relate to the consolidation plan:

Thomasville FY 03 Total Budget - $7,239,219 (6,784,971 is State and 454,248 is Federal)

Thomasville Census 3/1/03 - 72

Thomasville Staff 3/1/03 - 140

Thomasville has 64 buildings on 97 acres

175,772 square feet.