Library of Publications

MAMH Testimony in Support of H. 180, an Act Regarding the Use of Aversive Therapy

November 14, 2023

MAMH

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would ban the use of aversive interventions in state-run programs and facilities.

Opposition to H.1694/S.980, An Act to Provide Critical Community Health Services

November 3, 2023

Advocacy Coalition

This letter summarizes legislative testimony provided by advocates in opposition to Involuntary Outpatient Commitment.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.1354/S.855, An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program and H.1328/S.873, An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system

June 30, 2023

MAMH

Written testimony supporting legislation to expand opportunities for supportive housing for people with behavioral health conditions.

Testimony dated June 28, 2021 in support of an act to ensure the constitutional rights and human dignity of prisoners on mental health watch.

June 25, 2021

MAMH

A November, 2020 report by the U.S. Department of Justice identified constitutional violations and serious concerns regarding the treatment of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Massachusetts prisons.

Testimony in Support of of H.2065 An Act to Update MH Parity

June 22, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated June 21, 2021 in support of H.2065, an act to update mental health parity as it requires Group Insurance Commission and commercial health insurance plans to provide mental health benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Testimony Regarding Penalties for Assault on Certain First Responders

June 15, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated June 15, 2021 in opposition to H.1888/S.926, which would increase criminal penalties for assaults on certain first responders.

MAMH FY22 Budget Letter to House Ways & Means Committee

March 30, 2021

MAMH

This March 29,2021 letter to leaders of the MA House Ways & Means Committee outlines MAMH's FY22 budget priorities.

Testimony regarding Behavioral Health Care in Correctional Settings

March 9, 2021

Danna Mauch

People with behavioral health conditions are disproportionately represented in Massachusetts jails and prisons. This March 5, 2021 letter to the Corrections Funding Commission highlights MAMH priorities for mental health services in corrections.

MAMH FY21 Budget Letter to Legislature

October 26, 2020

MAMH

This Oct. 26, 2020 letter to the Legislature outlines MAMH's FY21 budget priorities in response to Governor Baker's revised H2 budget, released in October.

Testimony Describing Trends in Behavioral Health and Behavioral Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 23, 2020

MAMH

This testimony dated Oct. 23, 2020 describes the behavioral health impact of COVID-19 and calls for increased investment in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and supportive services.

Department of Mental Health Rental Subsidy Program Advocacy Coalition Letter

October 8, 2020

MAMH and coalition partners

This Oct. 8 letter to the MA Legislature in collaboration with partner organizations emphasizes the importance of adequately funding the Department of Mental Health Rental Subsidy Program.

Testimony in support of preserving gains in telebehavioral health

July 22, 2020

MAMH

Letter dated July 16, 2020 to legislators urging continued access to telebehavioral health after the expiration of Governor Baker’s March 15, 2020 Order expanding access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.