Massachusetts Association for Mental Health

06/11/2026

Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAP) programs across offer in-depth assessments, care coordination, and more for – often in their own homes.

BHOAP teams allow older adults to receive care in a way that reduces barriers and meets them where they are – setting goals and maintaining quality of life and connection. Learn more about this life-saving program: https://tinyurl.com/mrnwbwu9

Special thanks to Pixela Pictura Films and all of the people who make this program possible.

cc Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, Point32Health Foundation, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Executive Office of Aging & Independence

A life raft, a rescue operation, a source of hope - the BHOAP progr...

05/21/2026

We honor Sarah Iselin, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, tonight at our annual Friend and Leader Award Dinner.

This award - our event's namesake - is to recognize an individual who embodies outstanding leadership qualities and who has significantly contributed to the health and common good of Massachusetts. Particular note is made of individuals who demonstrate commitment to and achieve impact in increasing public awareness and ending stigma about mental health conditions, to addressing disparities in access to effective treatment and recovery support services, or to leading reform in the delivery and financing of behavioral health care for children, adolescents, adults and older persons in the Commonwealth.

We're thrilled to welcome Sarah and celebrate progress made in mental health and wellness at this evening's event. Thank you to all who have made a contribution or purchased tickets. We'll see you tonight!

05/19/2026

Register online today to ensure you get a seat at the table next week. We'll be at College of the Holy Cross next Wednesday for our annual Older Adult Conference, in partnership with the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership.

Join us for a keynote presentation, several concurrent workshops, a plenary discussion, and more.

Are you a student? Reduced price tickets are available for students and those on a fixed income. CEUs are pending.

05/13/2026

Thank you all so much for joining us last week for Older Adult Lobby Day - it was a great success!

04/28/2026

📢Announcing our Spirit of Compassion honoree ahead of the Friend and Leader dinner next month. We're excited to celebrate The Honorable Martin J. Walsh (NHLPA) for all of his accomplishments in Boston, the Commonwealth, and beyond!

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/ticketsFL26

04/22/2026

👩‍🎨We’re exploring the power of community, friendship, and togetherness to build positive mental well-being during our annual student art contest.

Show us what your journey entails. Submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/4cQF0rF

04/12/2026

There's still time to register! The Older Adult Behavioral Health Network's annual conference - this year in partnership with the MA Behavioral Health Partnership - is coming up in May.

Low cost options are available if you're a student or are on a fixed-income.

Join us next month: https://bit.ly/3MpiRpD

04/09/2026

FRIEND AND LEADER SPOTLIGHT - and a request!: This year's Lifetime Achievement Award is being presented to Howard Trachtman. A friend to many, Howard's work has made a tremendous difference in the lives of many in the Commonwealth. We're happy to honor him next month. Tickets are still available at mamh.org - get yours today!

Do you know Howard? ✍️ We're collecting stories, opinions, and perspectives on his impact via a simple form, here: https://bit.ly/4bzqIL6

Hope to see you all on May 21 for the MAMH Friend and Leader Award Dinner! cc: NAMI Greater Boston

04/08/2026

What is the Rental Subsidy Program (RSP) and why is it paused?

The MAMH policy team, along with Rep. Sean Garballey and Senator Jamie Eldridge, and many of our partners, hosted a legislative briefing on the program last week, to share information and explain the benefit.

The Department of Mental Health's RSP:
☑️Provides stable housing that supports the individual - their health and .
☑️Saves the Commonwealth money - by keeping individuals out of more costly, higher levels of care.

More funding is needed - a $7M increase over the H2 budget. Details here: https://bit.ly/4tymNUL

04/07/2026

The Friend and Leader Award Dinner salutes individuals whose work contributes to progress in awareness, health promotion, prevention, and effective treatment for children and adults affected by mental health challenges throughout Massachusetts.

This year we honor: Sarah Iselin, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; the Honorable Martin J. Walsh, Executive Director, NHLPA; and Howard Trachtman, Certified Peer Specialist and Co-Founder, Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community, NAMI Greater Boston Peer Support and Advocacy Network.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/ticketsFL26