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.)  Pursuant to St 1966, Ex Sess, c 735 and St 1970, c 888, the inpatient population of state hospitals was significantly reduced by placing able inpatients in community residences.  Community residence program files were created by department staff in the course of this activity.
Restrictions: Mental health client information restricted by statutory provision MGLA c 123, s 36. For conditions of access consult repository
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