DRAFT

Sets the standards for the operation of mental health facilities and community residential programs

Provides clinical, rehabilitative and supportive services for adults with serious mental illness, and children and adolescents with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.

Provide emergency and acute hospitalization services are provided through the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership.

Provide sxtended stay inpatient services and community-based services directly or through contracted vendors.

Children, adolescents and adults who meet both clinical and service need criteria are eligible for DMH community-based services.

Community services include:

residential options for children and adults


case management


in-home treatment for children and adolescents


flexible supports for adults and children in the community


outpatient services


dual diagnosis treatment


clubhouses (DMH eligibility not required)


day treatment


skills training


supported employment


Some Frequently Asked Questions


How does someone become eligible for DMH community-based services?