New info!
Hi everyone,
As promised, attached here is the link to the SMHPC Annual Survey. This helps with gauging new ideas for future topics and gain some feedback as well.
Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTFL5WP
Please complete by EOD October 15, 2026.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Hi everyone,
Attached here are the meeting materials from last Thursday’s call. Below are resources shared from the chat
- SMHPC Annual Survey: State Mental Health Planning Council (SMHPC) Annual Survey 2026 – Please complete by October 15, 2026
- Re-Imagine Aging 2030 Plan: ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan Join the older adult bh subcommittee on Fri 11/13 to weigh in with your ideas on how the state can better support older adult mental health.
- Save the date! Older Adult BH Conference April 6th- contact cassie@mamh.org if you have ideas for speakers or would like to join a older adult subcommittee meeting!
- Lots of help, including info on permanent housing!: https://www.mass-smhpc.org/resources-libraries/
- A resource for parents and caregivers with children and young adults in ED boarding: https://ppal.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WEBSITE-version-PPAL-Childrens-Mental-HealthED-Booklet-7.14.26.pdf
Also, the January meeting will be pushed back to January 14th due to staff availability.
See you all in the new year
Materials from Past SMHPC Meetings –
State Mental Health Planning Council
Interpreter services, CART services, and other accommodations are available to support access, inclusion, and participation in meetings of the State Mental Health Planning Council and its subcommittees.
If you plan to attend these meetings and would like to request a sign language interpreter, spoken language interpreter, or other accommodation, please contact the Office of Race, Equity, and Inclusion at OMCA@mass.gov
at least 14 days in advance of the meeting date.
If you are interested in participating, contact us to get involved!
