An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a grant program to support nonprofit organizations that serve communities at high risk of hate crimes. The program aims to increase access to mental health services for individuals and groups impacted by hate incidents. By providing financial assistance, the legislation seeks to bolster resilience and support mental well-being within vulnerable populations. It builds upon previous efforts to address mental health and hate crime issues in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Creates a grant program for nonprofit organizations.
- Focuses on organizations serving communities at high risk of hate crimes.
- Aims to increase access to mental health services.
- Supports resilience-building efforts.
- Related to mental health and substance use recovery.
Who is affected
- Nonprofit organizations
- Communities at high risk of hate crimes
- Individuals impacted by hate crimes
- Mental health service providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Expands existing efforts to address mental health needs.
- Specifically targets organizations vulnerable to hate crimes.
- Builds upon previous legislation related to hate crime definitions and sentencing.
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