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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.

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.

Opposition to H.1694/S.980, An Act to Provide Critical Community Health Services

November 3, 2023

Advocacy Coalition

This letter summarizes legislative testimony provided by advocates in opposition to Involuntary Outpatient Commitment.

Report of the Community Policing and Behavioral Health Advisory Council

October 20, 2023

Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and Technical Assistance Collaborative

This legislative study provides an in-depth review of the Massachusetts crisis system and offers recommendations to maximize the use of best practices for a system that is organized, integrated, and accessible.

The History of Bridgewater State Hospital

October 2, 2023

Jennifer Honig, JD, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health

Bridgewater State Hospital is Massachusetts’ prison for men with serious psychiatric needs who also have pending criminal charges or convictions or who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.1354/S.855, An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program and H.1328/S.873, An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system

June 30, 2023

MAMH

Written testimony supporting legislation to expand opportunities for supportive housing for people with behavioral health conditions.

An Inventory of Programs & Policies to Enhance Recruitment & Retention of the Behavioral Health Workforce in Massachusetts

January 31, 2023

Massachusetts Association for Mental Health; NRI, Inc.

This inventory and summary report highlight policies, programs, and incentives available to recruit, retain, expand, and sustain the behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts. The report provides key findings, analysis, and recommendations.

MAMH Comments on 130 CMR 448.000: Community Behavioral Health Center Services (Related to Definitions and Services for Adults)

October 26, 2022

MAMH

Letter to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services providing feedback on a few definitions and services included in the proposed regulations to establish Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) as a new provider type for MassHealth.

Letter in objection to the use of Emergency Treatment Orders at Bridgewater State Hospital

April 26, 2022

Danna Mauch

MAMH letter showing strenuous objection to the use of Emergency Treatment Orders at Bridgewater State Hospital submitted to Chair Day, Chair Eldridge, and Honorable Members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.

Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission: Year Four Findings and Recommendations

April 26, 2022

Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission

This legislative report describes activities the Commission completed in Year Four, including the development of procurement documents, changes to the service model, and a timeline for implementation of a restoration center in Middlesex County.

Network of Care MA and Behavioral Health Trust Fund Fact Sheet (FY23 Budget)

April 20, 2022

MAMH

MAMH fact sheet to support a "front door" to behavioral health treatment in the fiscal year 2023 House Ways and Means state budget.

Letter in support of $5M for DMH housing repairs and rental vouchers in H.4479

March 4, 2022

Danna Mauch

MAMH letter showing strong support for $5M for DMH housing repairs and rental vouchers in H.4479 submitted to Speaker Mariano, President Spilka, Chair Michlewitz, Chair Rodrigues, Vice Chair Ferrante, Vice Chair Friedman, and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.