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Department of Mental Health Adult Services (Ages 19+)

Information about services for Adults (19+) offered by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and instructions on how to apply for them.

DMH Adult Services focus on community-based supports which enable individuals receiving treatment to recover and thrive in their communities. Services include case management, Adult Community Clinical Services (formerly CBFS), Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), Respite, Clubhouses, Recovery Learning Communities (RLCs), crisis stabilization units, and homelessness services

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Top tasks

Emergency/Crisis Services - Call 1 (877) 382-1609  How to Apply for DMH Services  Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) - Formerly CBFS 

All other tasks

Mental Health Resources  Resources for Transition Age Youth (Ages 16-22)  Suicide Prevention Program  MCPAP for Moms - Promoting Maternal Mental Health During & After Pregnancy  Recovery Learning Communities - Open to Everyone  Overview of DMH Adult Services 

What you need to know

Transformation Center - Generating Mental Wellness Through Community, Policy, Training & Peer Support  DMH Programs and the new MassHealth Plans Effective March 1, 2018  Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Training (May 21-23, 2018)  DMH Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

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Additional Resources

Recovery Learning Communities - Consumer-Run Networks of Peer Support, Referral, & Advocacy
Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition - Helping People With Long Term Mental Illness Find & Secure Employment, Housing, Education, Services & Support
DMH Resource Guides and Emergency Services Information
DMH Adult Services Overview (PDF 165.86 KB)
DMH Regional Coverage Map - Locate Your Area/Site Office (PDF 2.57 MB)
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