Health Law Advocates

Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids Years 9-13

MHAP for Kids enables youth with unmet mental health needs who are in, or at risk of entering, juvenile court, to access treatment. An independent study of the program confirmed its vast positive impacts. HLA seeks to create a statewide MHAP for Kids program with sustainable funding.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Boston, MA
AMOUNT: $675,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2020
WEBSITE: healthlawadvocates.org

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


SAFEGUARDING GAINS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Based in Northampton, The Center for Public Representation (CPR) is a nationally recognized legal advocacy organization that designs and implements systematic reform and initiatives to ensure people with disabilities can live in the community and exercise choice in all aspects of their lives. The organization is committed to equality, diversity, and social justice. The Center’s … Continued