Critical New Research Pokes More Holes In Argument for “AOT”
Today, Politico published an article titled “New Study Torpedoes Mental Health Treatment Mandate,” highlighting a recently published evaluation of New York’s Involuntary Outpatient[…]
Local Updates: The Good, The Bad & The Ongoing
Friday, July 31 marked the end of the formal legislative session in Massachusetts. Here’s the good news, the bad[…]
SAMHSA Rolls Back Support for Peer-Run Organizations
For decades, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has invested in organizations led by people with[…]
Alert: Help Critical Peer Respite & Rights Bills Get Passed!
The Massachusetts Respite & Rights Coalition – made up of several organizations (Roots Up, Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee,[…]
MHLAC & Co-Signors Send Letter to Senate Ways & Means Opposing Portion of Health Care Safety Bill
S.1718, An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence may appear like its on[…]
6 Fundamental Rights Bill Heads to Ways & Means!
In January, S.1389, An Act Modernizing the 6 Fundamental Rights, moved forward from the Senate Mental Health, Substance Use[…]
Both House & Senate Move Peer Respite Bill Forward
Updated on March 12, 2026 to reflect changes in the House On March 9, 2026, the Senate Health Care[…]
“AOT” Bill Makes Its Way to Senate Ways & Means
Some form of Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (also known as “Assisted Outpatient Treatment” or “AOT”) has been introduced each legislative[…]
DLC Releases New Report on Bridgewater State Hospital
The Massachusetts Disability Law Center has released a new report on Bridgewater State Hospital (BHS). BSH is the only[…]
Nev Jones Event on “AOT”
On February 12, 2026, Nev Jones offered a brilliant presentation on “Assisted Outpatient Treatment” or “AOT” (what we call[…]