Massachusetts Legislation and Documents
- H1972 - (Section 12 Bill) "An Act expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols" H1972 Section 12.pdf
- H1972 - Section 12 Fact Sheet H1972 Section 12 fact sheet.pdf
- H1973 - "An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development" H1973 Workforce Expansion.pdf
- H1973 - Workforce Fact Sheet (PDF) H1973 Workforce Fact Sheet.pdf
Advocacy and Legislative Volunteer Opportunities
- Opportunities to meet and discuss concerns with local legislators
- We organize panels and legislative rallies to make your voice heard in the State House
- Your dues go toward lobbying for the needs of our profession and those whom we serve. Your support enabled us to help facilitate the passage of Chapter 177 of the Mass General Laws, which helped create the Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselor [LSMHC], entry level licensed.
- Advocacy push for inclusion in Section 12 - ability to refer clients for further evaluation - privileges actively happening NOW!