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Because mental illness is not a crime

Our country's largest provider of psychiatric care are not hospitals but jails. Imagine a community that works together with first responders in a spirit of justice; prioritizing empathy and restoration to solve this problem.

Ways We Help

Advocate for change

Communities need a Mental Health Court and a restorative Diversion Program. We are advocating with our lawmakers to make this a reality.

Public Education

We educate the community to understand mental illness and its effects, encouraging empathy and creating a stronger family support system.

Family Support

Families are suffering too. When one is affected many are affected. We provide access to FREE therapy through Betterhelp and restorative circles to families struggling to support their loved ones.

Media Center

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Lisa Taliaferro

Founder and President

Lisa Taliaferro's dedication to ensuring that individuals living with mental illness receive proper care instead of being criminalized is commendable. Her personal experience with her sons' involvement in the justice system while dealing with mental illness has further motivated her advocacy and support efforts. As a result, she ..founded Patients Not Prisoners in Florida to continue her mission of advocating, educating, and supporting this cause.......read more