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MA H4164
Expanding access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training
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Introduced
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
In Committee
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to expanding access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a Center for Mental Health First Aid within the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Center would provide free, evidence-based mental health and trauma first aid training programs for residents of the Commonwealth to educate them on supporting individuals with mental health conditions or trauma, reducing stigma, and improving their own mental well-being. The Center would be funded through appropriations and private sources, and would be required to publish an annual report on the demand, delivery, cost, and effectiveness of the training programs, as well as which communities conducted in-person trainings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Liz Miranda (D)*,
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5225 (on 09/22/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4164 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4164.pdf |
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