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MAMH to implement new partnership-based behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students

October 3, 2022

MAMH and Mass General Brigham, have awarded grants to five community behavioral health centers and partnering schools' to implement behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students

MAMH to help lead pediatric behavioral health urgent care pilot

October 29, 2021

As part of a $50 million investment in community partners by Mass General Brigham, MAMH will develop and administer a pilot program to provide students with access to pediatric behavioral health urgent care.

WCVB Channel 5 Boston Promotes #JustAsk

June 15, 2021

WCVB's Mental Health & Well Being Day of Awareness linked young adults to the resources and information available through MAMH's #JustAsk campaign.

In the news

State Still Negotiating With DOJ Over Handling Of 'Mental Health Watches' In Prisons

January 22, 2021

WBUR

MAMH's Bob Fleischner told WBUR that security policies in place in Massachusetts prisons often conflict with providing humane treatment to prisoners experiencing a mental health crisis.

A compelling case for behavioral health urgent care in Massachusetts

November 26, 2020

MassLive

Providing access to quality, culturally-responsive behavioral health urgent care before a crisis begins can reduce unnecessary Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations, while increasing the effectiveness of mental health services and lowering costs.

Inside Boston’s Looming Mental Health Crisis

September 22, 2020

Boston Magazine

This Boston Magazine article describes a looming "mental health reckoning" as a result of the COVID pandemic. Danna Mauch reminds readers that while many resources are available to address mental health issues, the system is fragmented and difficult to navigate.

Let’s celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by reforming it

August 4, 2020

Boston Globe

This recent Boston Globe op-ed by MAMH Board member Jim Brett lays out the work ahead on national disability policies on the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Attleboro area health experts say there's help to deal with anxiety, stress, isolation during coronavirus

April 25, 2020

Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Many people are experiencing stress and anxiety related to financial pressures, isolation, and fear of COVID-19. Experts offer suggestions for addressing these normal responses. Network of Care MA can help connect people to resources for additional support.

Coronavirus spreads to 3 state-run facilities for those with mental illness, developmental disabilities

April 16, 2020

Boston Globe

COVID-19 outbreaks at several state-run facilities pose significant challenges to leaders working to ensure that needed resources are in place, according to MAMH President Danna Mauch.