Who We Are

We are a working group of state and local mental health providers, and community members, interested in improving mental health in Lawrence. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment, build trust and lay foundations for engagement into care, via regular meetings, continued networking, education and awareness. Through collaboration, we hope to achieve the highest possible level of care that will allow our mental health clients to lead full lives in their respective communities.

Our Members

Our Working Group is made up of members from the following organizations:

• Family Continuity
• Family Service Inc
• Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC)
• Health and Education Services
• Latino CEED Project
• Lawrence Public Schools
• Mass Health
• Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC)
• Merrimack Valley YMCA
• Pathways to Family Success
• South Bay Mental Health
• The Community Service Agency (CSA)
• Mass. Department of Mental Health
• The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC)
• The Community Service Agency (CSA)
• The Key Program
• The Psychological Center
• TUFTS University
• Vinfen

Projects

Currently, the MHTF is working on a survey to assess the need for Mental Health Interpreters in the delivery of MH services in Lawrence.

Monthly Features

Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals

• http://www.cdc.gov/Features/FairsandFood/

DMH Heat Advisory - Protection and Safety

• http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoh...dmh_g_heat_advisory

Massachusetts Sweeps Award for Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion

• http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoh...national_award

Resources

http://www.samsha.gov
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
http://www.casacolumbia.org/
http://www.nned.net/
http://www.mass.gov/dmh

Did you Know?

Next Meeting:

• BHWG meetings will now be held on the fourth Thursday of every other month. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23rd at Vinfen, 599 Canal Street, 3rd floor, East Side, Lawrence, MA 01840.

Contact:

• Elecia Miller (Coordinator)
• 978-620-3527
• emiller@cityoflawrence.com

Needs Assessment Research Survey Instrument For Mental Health Interpreters: