MassachusettsMassachusetts reports on mental health services for young people
The Department of Mental Health reports on its fiscal year 2026 services and recommends continued support for 10 centers serving young people ages 16 to 26.
What it does
The report describes mental health services for children and young people, including intensive treatment and lower-barrier support, and reports funding, the number served, and outcomes.
The department recommends continuing 10 community centers where young people ages 16 to 26 can get free peer support and help with daily needs and mental health services.
Argument forYoung people ages 16 to 26 could get free peer support and help finding services without a clinical referral or health insurance.
Argument againstBecause the centers serve young people up to age 26, some younger or older people with mental health needs may not qualify for this particular support.
More detail
The Department of Mental Health reports on services and programs for children and young people. The report covers public mental health services for children, youth, and young adults, including services for those who meet department clinical criteria and lower-barrier services that do not require clinical or needs review. The report covers fiscal year 2026; the youth counts shown are through February 24, 2026.
The report recommends continued support for Young Adult Access Centers. The 10 centers serve older adolescents and young adults ages 16 to 26 with mental health or related behavioral health concerns. The report says all 10 centers shifted to state funding in fiscal year 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 15Placed on fileIntroduced
Mental Health