Library of Publications

Testimony Regarding Penalties for Assault on Certain First Responders

June 15, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated June 15, 2021 in opposition to H.1888/S.926, which would increase criminal penalties for assaults on certain first responders.

Testimony in Support of H.1346/S.839, An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence

May 18, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated May 18, 2021 in support of H.1346/S.839, An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence.

MAMH FY22 Budget Letter to House Ways & Means Committee

March 30, 2021

MAMH

This March 29,2021 letter to leaders of the MA House Ways & Means Committee outlines MAMH's FY22 budget priorities.

Testimony regarding Behavioral Health Care in Correctional Settings

March 9, 2021

Danna Mauch

People with behavioral health conditions are disproportionately represented in Massachusetts jails and prisons. This March 5, 2021 letter to the Corrections Funding Commission highlights MAMH priorities for mental health services in corrections.

MAMH FY21 Budget Letter to Legislature

October 26, 2020

MAMH

This Oct. 26, 2020 letter to the Legislature outlines MAMH's FY21 budget priorities in response to Governor Baker's revised H2 budget, released in October.

Testimony Describing Trends in Behavioral Health and Behavioral Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 23, 2020

MAMH

This testimony dated Oct. 23, 2020 describes the behavioral health impact of COVID-19 and calls for increased investment in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and supportive services.

Department of Mental Health Rental Subsidy Program Advocacy Coalition Letter

October 8, 2020

MAMH and coalition partners

This Oct. 8 letter to the MA Legislature in collaboration with partner organizations emphasizes the importance of adequately funding the Department of Mental Health Rental Subsidy Program.

Testimony in support of preserving gains in telebehavioral health

July 22, 2020

MAMH

Letter dated July 16, 2020 to legislators urging continued access to telebehavioral health after the expiration of Governor Baker’s March 15, 2020 Order expanding access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Letter in Support of H.4531, An Act ensuring access to addiction services

June 19, 2020

Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts

Letter dated June 18, 2020 to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing urging adoption of H.4531, which would end the incarceration of patients civilly committed for substance use treatment under Section 35.

Letter to Gov. Baker Urging Non-Discriminatory Access to Life-Saving Treatment

March 26, 2020

MAMH and Center for Public Representation

Letter dated March 26, 2020 to MA Gov. Charlie Baker and other senior state leaders urging non-discriminatory access to life-saving medical care for people with disabilities across the lifespan who contract COVID-19.

Press Statement: Senate Bill 2519, An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health

February 13, 2020

MAMH

Press statement by MAMH and the Children's Mental Health Campaign describing support for the Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care (S.2519), comprehensive mental health legislation.

Testimony of Children's Mental Health Campaign Supporting Governor's Health Reform Bill

January 28, 2020

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

Danna Mauch delivered CMHC testimony on January 28, 2020, which supports key provisions of H. 2, the Governor's Health Reform bill.