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Library
The Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC) has numerous publications about the rights of people with mental illness in Massachusetts. Click on the links below to view materials written by MHLAC and other organizations. You may also request a publication using MHLAC's Order Publications page. These publications are not a substitute for legal advice. MHLAC maintains an intake call-in line to answer specific legal questions. MHLAC provides advice and/or representation on some, but not all of the topics below.
NOTE: To open most of the publications below, you will need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not already have this program on your computer, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader here.
Child and Youth Rights
Children's Behavioral Health Initiative Services
Restraints in Massachusetts Public Schools
Chapter 688 Process
Unified Planning Teams
The Parents' How-to Guide to Children's Mental Health Services in Massachusetts A publication of the Boston Bar Association with Children's Hospital Boston.
CHINS Reform Law A website of the Children's League of Massachusetts.
Community Rights
Service Animals
Access to Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Services
Consumer Rights
Rights of Individuals with a Representative Payee
Managing Credit and Debt
What To Do If You Are In Debt
Debt Collection
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Client Rights
DDS Eligibility
DDS Client Individual Support Planning
DDS Family Support Services
DDS MASSCAP and ICAP
DDS Residential Services
Resolving Problems with DDS
Resources for Clients of DDS
Transition to Adulthood for DDS Clients
Autism Resources
Department of Mental Health (DMH) Client Rights
Introduction to DMH
Applying for DMH Services
DMH Service Authorization Determination Process
DMH Eligibility Appeals
DMH Services
DMH Case Management
DMH Service Plans
DMH Service or Eligibility Changes
DMH Community Based Flexible Support Services
DMH Complaint Process
DMH Complaint Process (Spanish)
DMH Complaint Process Form in PDF or
DMH Complaint Process Form in MS Word
DMH Privileges Policy Applicable to Certain Inpatient Psychiatric Units
DMH Restraint and Seclusion Regulations Applicable to Inpatient Psychiatric Units
Department of Youth Services (DYS) Client Rights
MHLAC's DYS Project Resources MHLAC's DYS Project publishes a wide array of resources for youths, families, and advocates. These resources are all available on this webpage.
Education Rights
After School Programming for Youth with Disabilities
Rights of Youth with Autism Regarding Special Education
Access of Youth to Behavioral Health Services
Rights of College Age Youth With Disabilities
Rights of Youth Regarding School Discipline
Rights of Youth Regarding Extended Year Special Education Services
Rights of Youth Regarding Functional Behavior Assessments
Rights of Foster Children to Education
Taking the General Educational Development (GED) Test
Rights of Homeless Youth to Education
Rights of Youth Regarding Individualized Education Programs
Rights of Youth With Disabilities Regarding MCAS
Rights Under Special Education Law Regarding Classroom Observation
Rights of Youth Regarding Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Rights of Youth Regarding Education Records
Mental Health Resources Available in Schools
Rights of Youth in Institutional Settings to Special Education
Educational Services Available to Youth With Disabilities
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Disputes
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Eligibility
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Evaluations
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Placement
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Referral
Rights of Youth Regarding Special Education Transition Planning
Rights of Youth With Disabilities Regarding Transportation to School
The Education Surrogate Parent Program
Educating Youth With Trauma Histories
Family Law
Mass. Legal Help Children and Families webpage with multiple links to information on family law topics
SSDI and Child Support Modifications
Restraining Orders
Health Care Decision-making Rights
Medication Rights
Medication Rights (Spanish)
Where to Direct Complaints about Mental Health Providers in Massachusetts
Legal Guide to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Practical Guide to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Health Care Reform and Insurance
January 2012 MHLAC Comments on EOHHS's draft proposal for a state demonstration project that combines Medicaid and Medicare funding to pay for dual eligible services through an integrated care entity
January 2012 MHLAC Testimony in Support of H. 1174, An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
January 2012 MHLAC Testimony in Support of H. 1177, An Act relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment
June 2012 MHLAC Letter to legislators on Healthcare Payment Reform
September 2012 MHLAC & HCFA Comments on Division of Insurance Regulations and Procedures Under Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012, Sections 23 and 254
Consumer Control of Mental Health Information
Housing Rights
Community Residence Tenancy Law
Keep Your Housing Handbook
Inpatient Rights
Emergency Room Rights
Admission and Discharge Rights
Admission and Discharge Rights (Spanish)
Hospitalization in Connection with a Criminal Case
Basic Rights on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Five Fundamental Rights
Five Fundamental Rights (Spanish)
Movement Rights on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Medication Rights
Medication Rights (Spanish)
Restraint and Seclusion in Hospitals, Including Emergency Rooms
Know Your Discharge Planning Rights from Massachusetts Licensed Psychiatric Units
DMH Privileges Policy Applicable to Certain Inpatient Psychiatric Units
DMH Restraint and Seclusion Regulations Applicable to Inpatient Psychiatric Units
Legal Resources
Acronyms Used in Massachusetts Mental Health Advocacy
Legal Organizations Referral List
Mass. Bills and Laws
Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries
Supreme Judicial Court Reporter of Decisions Massachusetts judicial decisions online at no cost.
MassLegalHelp.org MassLegalHelp.org is a Massachusetts legal aid
website to help individuals find practical information about legal rights and
locate legal aid services.
MassLegalServices.org MassLegalServices.org is a Massachusetts legal aid
website for advocates and attorneys. The material on this website tends to be
more complex than that on MassLegalHelp.org.
Records
Access to Mental Health Records
Consumer Control of Mental Health Information
Restraint Rights
Restraints in Massachusetts Public Schools
DMH Restraint and Seclusion Regulations Applicable to Inpatient Psychiatric Units
Restraint and Seclusion in Hospitals, Including Emergency Rooms
Transportation
The RIDE and Other ParaTransit Services
Reduced-Cost Public Transportation
Transportation to and from MassHealth Appointments
Transportation Benefits for SSI and SSDI Recipients
Transportation Services for Elders
Vocational Education and Employment
Vocational Education
State Agency Vocational Services
Employment Services
Benefits and Health Insurance for Working People
Vocational Education and Employment Resources
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