State Budget
Budget Priorities and Implications for People with Behavioral Health Conditions

MAMH's FY24 budget requests reflect our diverse priorities in the areas of access to care, workforce, housing, legal system reform, and substance use, as well as our commitment to addressing the needs of special populations including youth, older adults, and refugees. With our advocacy partners, MAMH urges investing in promotion and prevention services, ensuring access to evidenced-based treatment, and expanding recovery supports and services.
On August 9, Governor Healey signed the $56 billion FY24 budget bill with $272.42 million of vetoes. The Legislature overrode 23 vetoes, restoring about $80 million and finalizing the FY24 budget on October 5, 2023. You can learn more about MAMH's budget priorities and the final funding amounts secured below. A more robust brief on the budget's implications for behavioral health will be available soon.
Workforce and Housing
Legal System Reform and Substance Use Services
Special Populations
Children, Youth, Older Adults, and Refugees
The Federal COVID Relief/American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Spending Bill
The FY24 Conference Committee budget includes $192M to appropriate federal COVID Relief/ARPA dollars in the Behavioral Health Trust Fund to enhance and expand access to mental and behavioral health supports and services, including investments in loan repayment assistance and scholarship programs for health professionals.
MAMH served on the Behavioral Health Advisory Commission, which made recommendations on the disbursement of money in the fund. MAMH also submitted written testimony with recommendations for how to invest the dollars in the fund.
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