“I ask you to consider this bill as an opportunity to save lives,” - Marisol Garcia of Health Law Advocates

“Providing behavioral health access in schools increase the chances kids will receive the resources when they need it,” -Marisol Garcia of Health Law Advocates

“This is not going to be your ordinary council. This is going to be a roll up your sleeves and get to work kinda council,” - Nancy Allen Scannell of MSPCC

Thank you to all those who voiced support today for House Act 1979

Join us this Friday to learn more about our efforts to advance school-based behavioral health across the Commonwealth, and how you can take action to ensure students have the resources and support they need to thrive. Register here: eliot.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are live! #LunchandLearn

For those interested, here is the fact sheet on An Act establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council childrensmentalhealthcampaign.org/wp-content/upl…

For those who missed today's Lunch and Learn, you can watch the recording here. drive.google.com/file/d/1tsWfV7…

The Children's Mental Health Campaign welcomes you to join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn this Friday at noon. This session will focus on H.497/S.240, An Act relative to the promotion of mental health education, a priority bill for the Children's Mental Health Campaign.

You can register via this link: eliot.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us and MAMH THIS Friday for a lunch and learn on advancing mental health education in schools. Register here: eliot.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Most children & adolescents experience positive #mentalhealth. But a significant & growing number of youth experience mental health issues that interfere with their academic performance, social development, & health. Mental health education is important now more than ever!

Youth advocates Carson Domey and Caroline Hanson share their personal experiences and the need to provide all students with the information, skills, and resources they need to protect and maintain their #mentalhealth. cc: CMHC

"Mental health education programs are effective in improving students’ knowledge about #mentalhealth, addressing stigma, and fostering an environment where students are more comfortable with seeking help if needed." - Jessica Larochelle cc: CMHC

Carson Domey discusses what he sees as the foundation of promoting and supporting #youth #mentalhealth: community, culture and care. CMHC

"Mental health education is the building block for changing the conversation around mental health and helping students understand their mental health and build resilience." -Caroline Hanson cc: CMHC

Living in deep poverty has long-term consequences for the whole family, affecting both parents’ & children’s #mentalhealth. It's time for #MA to make a commitment to our state’s future by lifting our children out of deep poverty. ACT NOW: bit.ly/4b3hpAw Lift Our Kids MA

CMHC is thrilled to see Governor Maura Healey's proposed budget make key investments in behavioral health for children. Click here to learn more about CMHC's budget priorities and what we advocating for in FY25. childrensmentalhealthcampaign.org/budget-advocac… #mapoli

Mystified about insurance coverage for autism and behavioral health services? Get your questions answered! Tomorrow at noon The Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health is hosting a webinar. Register below: umassmed.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

When we support mental health initiatives like the TA Center, we empower our educators to recognize & address the unique challenges that our children face. We provide them with the resources to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued & supported. - Sen Velis