MASSACHUSETTS
The "Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives" campaign is being conducted in Massachusetts by two groups in collaboration: the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health.
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health currently serves about 27,000 adults, adolescents, and children through inpatient and community-based services, which include residential services, case management, and community rehabilitation support. Other community care includes day treatment, in-home services, community and school therapy, and supported employment and education programs. You can learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health here, or by calling (800) 221-0053.
The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) provides information and referrals to help individuals and family members access services. MAMH, as an advocacy organization, is also involved in an ongoing effort to improve and expand the State’s mental health service system. You can learn more about the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health here, or by calling (617) 742-7452.
For more information about mental health in Massachusetts, you can contact any of the organizations listed below.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Provides information on and access to mental health programs and services.
www.mass.gov/dmh
Tel: 617-626-8000
Toll-Free: 800-221-0053
TTY: 617-727-9842
Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, Inc (MAMH)
Provides education, advocacy, leadership and information to agencies, individuals,
and families on National, State and local mental health issues.
www.mamh.org
Tel: 617-742-7452
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Massachusetts
Offers support, advocacy, and information about community services for
families and individuals.
www.namimass.org
Tel: 781-938-4048
Toll-Free in MA: 800-370-9085
Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL), Massachusetts Chapter: Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Provides support, education and advocacy around issues related to children's
mental health.
www.ppal.net
Tel: 617-542-7860
Toll-Free: 800-537-0446
M-POWER
A consumer-run organization that advocates for political and social change
within the mental health system, community, city, and State. Provides
information about mental health and other support services.
www.m-power.org
Tel: 617-929-4111
Toll-Free in MA: 811-769-7693
The Disability Law Center
Massachusetts’ protection and advocacy agency for people with mental illnesses;
investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities.
www.dlc-ma.org
Tel: 617-723-9125
Toll-Free in MA: 800-872-9992
