An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to community behavioral health centers in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand the capacity and availability of these centers, which provide mental health and substance use treatment services. The legislation intends to address barriers to accessing care and strengthen the state’s behavioral health system. It is currently being reviewed by committees and considered for potential passage.
Key provisions
- Expands access to community behavioral health centers.
- Strengthens the state’s behavioral health system.
- Addresses barriers to accessing mental health and substance use treatment.
- Focuses on improving the capacity of existing centers.
- Likely involves funding or resource allocation for these centers.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking mental health and substance use treatment
- Community behavioral health centers
- Massachusetts residents
- Healthcare providers
- The behavioral health sector
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on community-based behavioral health centers, rather than solely on inpatient facilities.
- It likely includes provisions related to funding or resource allocation to support these centers.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
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