Section 12 Training – Sept. 5th

Section 12 training – September 5, 2025 10am – 1pm, 175 Elliott St. Beverly MA – Beverly Police Dept.

Massachusetts Section 12 Training

For Law Enforcement & Co-Response Clinicians

Join us for a 3-hour training on Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 123, Section 12(a), and its application in the field.

MGL, C123, Sec. 12 allows qualified professionals to authorize the emergency transport of a person with a mental health condition to an emergency department for evaluation if they pose a risk of serious harm due to their condition and are unwilling or unable to seek care voluntarily.

You’ll Learn:

• How to apply Section 12 effectively
• Best practices for documentation
• Common challenges and how to address them
• Legal responsibilities, protections, and the role of the Co-Responder

Training Details:

September 5, 2025 10a-1p at the Beverly Police Dept. 175 Elliott St., Beverly, MA 01915 

Rachael Bottone, LMHC

Co-Response Specialist

Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health

William James College