Expands access to mental health services and strengthens risk assessment protocols in Massachusetts.
This bill expands access to mental health services and strengthens risk assessment protocols in Massachusetts. It allows qualified psychologists, licensed independent clinical social workers, and licensed mental health counselors to restrain or authorize the restraint of a person and apply for their hospitalization if there is a likelihood of serious harm due to mental health issues. It also allows police officers to apply for hospitalization in emergency situations when a mental health professional is unavailable.
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