MAMH Testimony in Support of Docket #0478

Given the rates of Boston youth struggling with mental health symptoms and conditions – particularly Black and Latinx youth, adolescent girls, and youth that identify as LBGTQ+ - the Commission explored low threshold, preventative, community-based supports and services available to youth. They were particularly interested to learn about supports and services outside of traditional clinic settings for child and adolescents that do not have a behavioral health diagnosis.