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Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Mass.gov

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Mental Health, See all news and announcements for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health > Organization Sections > Content. Upcoming Events May 16. Statewide Mental Health Advisory Council - 5/16/2024 . …

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health

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Massachusetts law about mental health issues Mass.gov

(8 days ago) WEBMGL c. 123 Mental health. MGL c. 140, §§ 131R-131Y Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) Provides a process for family and household members to petition the court to temporarily take weapons from people …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-mental-health-issues

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 16

(9 days ago) WEBSection 16: Hospitalization of persons incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental illness; examination period; commitment; hearing; restrictions; …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section16

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 12

(9 days ago) WEBEmergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Section 12. (a) A physician who is licensed pursuant to …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section12

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Lawmakers are debating changes to Section 35. Here’s …

(4 days ago) WEBTents line the sidewalk on Massachusetts Avenue in September. While the state has a set of statutes that directly addresses involuntary commitments and …

https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2021/12/01/section-35-amendments-massachusetts/

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FACT SHEET: AN ACT ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR …

(6 days ago) WEBcenters to include mobile behavioral health crisis response services (Section 7) • Require PSAPs to be equipped to respond to requests for emergency services from individuals …

https://www.mamh.org/assets/files/MH-Omnibus-Fact-Sheet-Chp-177-of-the-Acts-of-2022_10.26.22.pdf

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Mental Health Mass Legal Services

(6 days ago) WEBYour Rights Regarding Access to Mental Health Records in Massachusetts. 02/28/10. As described by DMH: "The Department of Mental Health's (DMH) Human Rights …

https://www.masslegalservices.org/library/directory/disability-rights-and-services/mental-health

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YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING - Mass.gov

(4 days ago) WEBMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 123, the Massachusetts mental health statute, provides individuals with certain rights regarding admission to and discharge from a …

https://www.mass.gov/doc/admission-and-discharge-rights/download

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Legislature Passes Landmark Mental Health Reform

(9 days ago) WEB(BOSTON – 08/01/2022) The Massachusetts Senate and House passed the Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC), comprehensive legislation to …

https://karenspilka.com/updates/2022/8/1/legislature-passes-landmark-mental-health-reform

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six fundamental rights - MHLAC

(1 days ago) WEBThe Massachusetts mental health law provides a range of protections for patients, including six fundamental rights added by Chapter 166 of the Acts of 1997 and Chapter …

https://mhlac.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/six_fundamental_rights.pdf

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Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123 (2022) - Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBSection 20 - Extradition of Mental Institution Escapees; Section 21 - Transportation of Mentally Ill Persons; Restraint; Section 22 - Civil Liability of Physicians, Qualified …

https://law.justia.com/codes/massachusetts/2022/part-i/title-xvii/chapter-123/

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 21

(9 days ago) WEBSection 21. Any person who transports a person with a mental illness to or from a facility for any purpose authorized under this chapter shall not use any restraint …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section21

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SECTION 12 UPDATE FOR MA LMHCs - connections.amhca.org

(9 days ago) WEBSECTION 12 UPDATE Increasing Access and Safety of Mental Health Services To Consumer, Professionals and the Public On January 20th, 2015, …

http://connections.amhca.org/blogs/joseph-weeks/2016/02/05/section-12-update-for-ma-lmhcs

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Organizations working to provide help amid increase in mental …

(2 days ago) WEBSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Millions of Americans struggle with mental illness-related symptoms every year and the number of people seeking care is …

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/05/13/organizations-working-provide-help-amid-increase-mental-health-cases/

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Overview of the Department of Mental Health Mass.gov

(7 days ago) WEBOverview. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) was established by Section 1 of Chapter 19 of the Massachusetts General Laws, operates under Sections 1 through …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/overview-of-the-department-of-mental-health

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2015 Massachusetts General Laws - Justia Law

(9 days ago) WEB2015 Massachusetts General Laws PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT TITLE XVII PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER 123 MENTAL HEALTH Section 21 …

https://law.justia.com/codes/massachusetts/2015/part-i/title-xvii/chapter-123/section-21/

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What is a Section 12 in MA? Section 12 - Plymouth County …

(6 days ago) WEBSection 12(b) allows for an individual to be admitted to a psychiatric unit for up to three business days against the individual's will or without the individual's consent. Can I …

https://plymouthcountyoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Section-12-Questions.pdf

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 15

(9 days ago) WEBSection 15. (a) Whenever a court of competent jurisdiction doubts whether a defendant in a criminal case is competent to stand trial or is criminally responsible by …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section15

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What happens when a person is sectioned in Massachusetts?

(3 days ago) WEBHow long is an involuntary psych hold in Massachusetts? Section 12(b) allows for an individual to be admitted to a psychiatric unit for up to three business days …

https://wellbeingport.com/what-happens-when-a-person-is-sectioned-in-massachusetts/

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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Bill S.3097 - Massachusetts Legislature

(1 days ago) WEBAn Act addressing barriers to care for mental health. S.2519 191st (2019 - 2020) An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health. S.1276 192nd (2021 - 2022) …

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/s3097

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Survivors’ Mental Health Matters Mental Health Awareness Month …

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Awareness Month 2024. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 In the Community. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and BARCC is spreading the …

https://barcc.org/blog/details/MHAM-2024

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