Library of Publications

Fact Sheet: An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health

October 27, 2022

Kate Alicante, MAMH Senior Policy Research Associate

This fact sheet examines the provisions in An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health that will fundamentally transform the Commonwealth's behavioral health system to better meet the needs of individual, families, and communities.

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.

Safe Havens: A Proven Program for Saving Lives and Ending Homelessness

November 5, 2021

MAMH

Safe Havens are supervised and supportive housing for people who are homeless and have multiple disabilities.

Suicide Prevention in Prisons: Ensuring Dignity and Constitutional Rights of Prisoners on Mental Health Watch

June 24, 2021

MAMH

This Fact Sheet provides an overview of MA legislation to rectify serious safety and constitutional concerns identified by the U.S. Department of Justice after an investigation of the MA Department of Correction’s suicide prevention and response practices.