H4667
An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen mental health services in Massachusetts by focusing on building resilience and expanding access to care. It seeks to improve the availability and quality of mental health support for residents. The bill intends to address gaps in current services and promote proactive mental wellness initiatives. It also seeks to align mental health services with broader community resilience efforts.
Key provisions
- Expands access to mental health services for youth.
- Supports initiatives to build community resilience related to mental health.
- Increases funding for mental health programs and services.
- Promotes early intervention and prevention efforts.
- Addresses workforce shortages in the mental health field.
- Supports integration of mental health services into primary care settings.
- Establishes a task force to assess and address barriers to mental health care access.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Youth
- Mental health service providers
- Healthcare organizations
- Community organizations
Notable changes
- The bill outlines specific strategies for improving access to mental health care, particularly for underserved populations.
- It emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, incorporating resilience-building activities.
- The bill establishes a framework for coordinating mental health services across different sectors.
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Primary sponsor
Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health
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Bill H.4667 194th (Current)
An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4667
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 11/5/2025 | House | New draft of H2207 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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