Association for Behavioral Healthcare

Congratulations Carmel Craig, ABH VP for Mental Health Services, for her appointment to the Mass. Special Commission on Access to Behavioral Health Services for Children & Families! She will represent ABH, studying & proposing recommendations to improve access to care.

Access to nourishing foods directly impacts behavioral health. Many low-income individuals can’t afford healthy foods, leaving them more susceptible to behavioral health issues. #NationalNutritionMonth #MentalHealthMatters

Chuck Ingoglia, @NationalCouncil President and CEO, champions the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act in a recent opinion piece in The Hill: thehill.com/opinion/health….

“Too often we hear these professionals tell us that while they are dedicated to those they serve & that their work is crucial, they have no choice but to leave for far less demanding roles at a big box store or in fast food, which also pay more”: bizjournals.com/boston/news/20….

Paul Bertau Cornely was the first Black American elected as President of the American Public Health Association. He founded a variety of health associations & dedicated his life’s work to developing public health initiatives to reduce healthcare disparities.

Psychologists Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth Bancroft Clark’s invaluable research advanced the Civil Rights movement. Their research demonstrated the psychological harms of school segregation and was used as evidence in the supreme court case Brown vs. The Board of Education.

Follow along during #BlackHistoryMonth as we spotlight Black American pioneers in the behavioral health sector, beginning with Bebe Moore Campbell, an advocate, author, journalist & teacher. Her advocacy shed light on the unique behavioral health needs of the Black community.

Listen to a recent discussion featuring Kate Walsh, former Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services, and moderated by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on healthcare access in the wake of Medicaid cuts and other policy changes: hsph.harvard.edu/news/whats-at-….

Find free technical and training assistance for behavioral healthcare professionals, provided by @samhsagov, here: samhsa.gov/technical-assi…. #SubstanceUseDisorderTreatmentMonth #SUDTreatmentMonth #RecoveryIsPossible #recovery

Medication for substance use disorder can reduce cravings, ease withdrawal, and support long-term recovery. Find information, training, and support resources for providers administering medication to treat substance use disorders here: samhsa.gov/substance-use/…. #recovery

The most recent Mass. opioid-related overdose death data indicates the largest decline in deaths since 2013, coinciding with an uptick in evidence-based approaches to treatment. Recovery is a journey, but it is possible. Community-based care makes treatment accessible to all.

Steven Winn, president/CEO of Behavioral Health Network, calls on elected officials to fund “lifesaving & life sustaining services to children, adults & families living with mental health, substance use disorder & developmental disabilities”: ow.ly/xKoE50Y0Cq1 @masslivenews

Take the time this #MentalWellnessMonth to check in with your staff and ensure they have the tools to support their individual wellness. Find resources to help facilitate a conversation here: library.samhsa.gov/product/taking…. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #WellnessTips

Martin Luther King Jr. played a pivotal role in advancing health equity. His civil rights advocacy led to the desegregation of healthcare facilities & paved the way for programs like Medicaid that continue to be instrumental in expanding access for marginalized communities. #MLK

Behavioral health providers experienced chaos yesterday as emails from SAMHSA informed them of grant cuts. A “break now, fix later” approach is no way to run essential govt. services. We hope the fallout from the Trump admin.’s rash decision will prevent more midnight emails.

Why yes, that was NSCS volunteer Patti Hurley-Felt next to Robert Kraft Sunday as The New England Patriots Foundation honored their 2025 Difference Makers! Way to go Patti! #DifferenceMaker #Volunteer #RecoveryIsPossible @MassCouncil @ABHMass

This Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we celebrate our member organizations guiding individuals in recovery with accessible, evidence-based care. If you or someone you know is struggling, find resources here & please remember that you aren't alone: findtreatment.gov.

In the new year, we remain committed to expanding access to behavioral healthcare, knowing that individuals, families & communities flourish when healing is within reach. Thank you to our community for your continued support of our mission in 2025. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

Wishing you safe and happy holidays ❄️

ABH is the leading statewide association for community-based care with over four decades of experience. Learn more about membership and the work we do at abhmass.org.