Massachusetts families ‘at risk’ under Gov. Healey’s proposed mental health cuts, critics say

Mass. eyes cuts to only residential mental health program for children

BELCHERTOWN — The only intensive residential program designed to help children from 6 to 12 with acute mental illness has been cut from Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed 2026 budget. No replacement options have been offered. At the same time, similar treatment units for older adolescents are being cut, reducing access to treatment for older youth.

With federal funds running dry, Mass. faces tough calls on mental health services - The Boston Globe

The Healey administration’s budget proposal calls for slashing caseworkers and some kids’ residential treatment.

Massachusetts families ‘at risk’ under Gov. Healey’s proposed mental health cuts, critics say

Directors overseeing programs that provide intensive mental health help to Massachusetts’ most vulnerable children and adolescents say Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to consolidate the services has caught them “off guard.” The Healey administration is looking to save $15.3 million in the next fiscal year’s budget by slashing funding for a 30-bed dual intensive residential treatment program for adolescents in Westboro and a 12-bed program for child…

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SVMC receives approval to add Inpatient adolescent mental health unit

BENNINGTON — The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has approved the creation of an inpatient adolescent mental health unit at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).