[Opinion] Western Massachusetts senator leads push for funding for children's mental health

Western Massachusetts senator leads push for funding for children's mental health

BOSTON (WWLP) - Westfield Senator John Velis joined the Children's Mental Health Campaign to rally for increased budget funding for youth and family mental health services at the State House on Thursday. Governor Healy's budget plan features significant cuts to the Department of Mental Health (DMH), many of which will result in far fewer resources and programs for children who need mental health care. Senator Velis is the co-chair of the committ…

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Mental health and the law

Categories Categories Archives Family Law Videos WI Court Opinions Legal Publications By Attorney Gregg HermanApril 17, 2025 With a lump or two in my throat, I’m going to address one of the most difficult issues in the area of law — the complicated situation of those suffering with mental health conditions who are involved in our legal system. I am certainly not going to solve any problems or, unusual for me, even propose a solution. This ar…