Inpatient/IRTP Licensing

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This page, Inpatient/IRTP Licensing, is offered by
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

The Licensing Division of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health licenses and monitors all acute private and general hospitals with inpatient psychiatric units in the Commonwealth of MA. The Division also licenses and monitors the Intensive Residential Treatment Programs (IRTPs) for adolescents throughout the state.

NOTICE: Programs and facilities whose licenses are in good standing that would otherwise expire during the COVID-19 state of emergency will remain in effect for a period of 90 days after the termination of the state of emergency. See DMH Licensing Bulletin 20-01 for more details.