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MA H2080

Establishing a pilot program to provide a support structure for parents during the COVID-19 global pandemic

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Mental Health establish a COVID-19 mental health pilot program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a COVID-19 Mental Health Pilot Program to provide trauma-informed, peer-led support groups for parents affected by the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will be jointly developed by the Department of Mental Health and a community-based organization specializing in peer-led support groups. At least three programs will be established within school districts across not less than three counties in the Commonwealth, based on indicators of the pandemic's devastation in those districts. Each program will be operated by a community-based organization in partnership with the school district and staffed by the Department of Mental Health as needed. The program will exist until its mission is deemed complete during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery period or not more than three years after the governor's state of emergency declaration is lifted, whichever is sooner.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225 (on 09/22/2022)
(19 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2080
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2080.pdf
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