MAAPPN plays an active role in supporting legislation from other MA mental health groups. As a member of the Mental Health Coalition, MAAPPN has the opportunity to hear of the legislative priorities from the professional groups (the guilds), advocacy and other mental health policy groups. Susan Fendell, Senior Attorney for Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee announced MHLAC’s legislative priorities for 2015-16 and has asked MAPPN’s support. MAAPPN will be lending support and endorsement to the following initiatives:
- Disability insurance parity
- Decriminalization of non-violent student behavior
- Documentation of rationale behind connecting disability to a parental rights decision (public and private cases)
- Continuity of Care
Susan can be reached at 24 School Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, 617-338-2345 x129, 617-338-2347 (fax)