Establishes peer-run respite centers throughout Massachusetts to provide peer support and respite services for individuals experiencing emotional or.

The bill establishes peer-run respite centers throughout Massachusetts to offer peer support and respite services for individuals experiencing emotional or mental distress. These centers, managed by peer supporters with psychiatric histories, aim to address social isolation and lack of social connectedness. The Department of Mental Health will fund these centers, ensuring they can recruit, train, and supervise peer supporters. Two centers will specifically serve LGBTQIA+ individuals, located in Hampden and Suffolk counties.

Establishes peer-run respite centers throughout Massachusetts to provide peer support and respite services for individuals experiencing emotional or.

The bill establishes peer-run respite centers throughout Massachusetts to offer peer support and respite services for individuals experiencing emotional or mental distress. These centers, managed by peer supporters with psychiatric histories, aim to address social isolation and lack of social connectedness. The Department of Mental Health will fund these centers, ensuring they can recruit, train, and supervise peer supporters. Two centers will specifically serve LGBTQIA+ individuals, located in Hampden and Suffolk counties.