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 behavioral health services within the community in Massachusetts. It seeks to strengthen and expand the capacity of community behavioral health centers to better serve individuals in need. The legislation intends to address barriers to accessing these vital services and promote a more robust network of support for mental and behavioral health care. It is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health Care Financing.
Key provisions
- Expands the scope of services offered at community behavioral health centers.
- Increases funding for community behavioral health centers.
- Streamlines access to services for individuals seeking behavioral health care.
- Supports the development of new community behavioral health centers.
- Addresses workforce shortages in the behavioral health field.
- Promotes integration of behavioral health services with primary care.
- Establishes a process for evaluating the effectiveness of community behavioral health centers.
- Requires reporting on access to and utilization of community behavioral health services.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking behavioral health services in Massachusetts
- Community behavioral health centers
- Mental health professionals
- Healthcare providers
- Massachusetts residents
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
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