Scope and Content: Pursuant to MGLA c 19, the Dept. of Mental Health fulfills its responsibilities toward mentally ill persons in Massachusetts through a comprehensive program of services and facilities. (It exercised a similar function for the mentally retarded until 1986, when a separate Dept. of Mental Retardation was established.)  The commissioner of mental health exercises supervision and control of the department.  Commissioner’s provider/adovcate correspondence files are created to respond to and interact with advocacy groups seeking changes in policy and program services to benefit clients.
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically
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