In the past few months, several family clinics throughout the state have closed their doors due to not receiving the increase in Mass Health rates to service childrens' mental health needs. As a result, there will be limited services and openings for low income children who need outpatient therapy as well as for medication management. Please note that the Rosie D mandate will fund intensive services for children diagnosed with serious emotional disturbrances(SED). However, those children who are not diagnosed with SED, will have a difficult time finding outpatient therapists and psychiatry for their mental health needs.
What can you do:
Please contact your state legislator at 617-722-2000 to voice your concerns about the lack of adequate reimbursements to fund family counseling centers for children with mental health needs that need outpatient and medication management services.
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