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Library of Publications

Increasing Access to Affordable Housing in Massachusetts for People Living with Mental Health Conditions: Needs, Strategies, and Recommendations

May 16, 2024

MAMH

This working Issue Brief addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Commonwealth for adults living with mental health conditions, providing context and recommendations. A helpful Appendix describes key programs.

Behavioral Health Parity - Pervasive Disparities in Access to In-Network Care Continue

April 16, 2024

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International

An important study by health economists at Research Triangle Institute finds a significant lack of parity for behavioral health in commercial insurance, resulting in increased costs to individuals seeking treatment and posing a significant barrier to care.

Support for H.1966, An Act Ensuring Access to Addiction Services

April 11, 2024

Advocacy Coalition

This letter summarizes testimony in support of legislation that would end the practice of incarcerating men who have not been charged with a crime but who have been civically committed for involuntary treatment for alcohol or substance use conditions under section 35.

2024 Performance of the Massachusetts Health Care System

March 15, 2024

Center for Health Information and Analysis

Each year, the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) examines the performance of the Massachusetts health care system and reports on trends in costs, coverage, and quality indicators to inform policymaking. This report focuses on data through 2022.

MAMH 2023 Annual Report

February 26, 2024

MAMH

MAMH's 2023 Annual Report outlines the ways in which MAMH addressed its strategic goals: 1) advocate; 2) disseminate knowledge and educate policymakers; and 3) ensure access to effective services.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.1979, An Act Establishing a Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Implementation Coordinating Council, for the Joint Rule 10 Deadline

February 5, 2024

MAMH

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would promote equitable access to Comprehensive School-Based Behavioral Health (CSBH) for K-12 students across the Commonwealth.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.2325/S.1493, An Act Related to Rehabilitation, Re-Entry, and Human Rights for Incarcerated Persons

January 22, 2024

MAMH

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would provide more humane conditions for incarcerated people, ending the harsh restrictions and deprivations that too many now suffer in restrictive units.

Communicating for Change: How to talk about mental health to support what works

December 8, 2023

FrameWorks Institute and MAMH

This toolkit provides an effective framework to communicate about mental health and, especially, issues at the intersection of mental health and the criminal legal systems.

The FY24 Massachusetts State Budget Brief: Implications for People Living with Behavioral Health Conditions

December 8, 2023

Kate Alicante, MAMH Senior Policy Research Associate

This brief examines the provisions in the FY24 Massachusetts State Budget that will affect individuals with behavioral health conditions and their families.

MAMH Memorandum Detailing Concerns and in Opposition to H.537/S.279, An Act Relative to Safety and Violence Education for Students

November 21, 2023

Jennifer Honig & Jessica Larochelle, MAMH Co-Directors of Public Policy and Government Relations

Memorandum detailing MAMH's concern and in opposition to legislation that would mandate an anonymous top line for a wide range of student behavior occurring in any setting.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.1980, An Act Relative to Ending Unnecessary Hospitalizations and Reducing Emergency Department Boarding

November 15, 2023

MAMH

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would amend current legislation, helping ensure that individuals facing a mental health crisis receive timely clinical services and supports in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their needs.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H. 180, an Act Regarding the Use of Aversive Therapy

November 14, 2023

MAMH

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would ban the use of aversive interventions in state-run programs and facilities.