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.)  In the 1970s a Quality of Care Review Team, comprised of representatives from various divisions of the department, was established to develop, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor mental health and retardation services in Massachusetts.  Series is the files of the team’s coordinator, also a staff member in the Office of Manpower Training and Development.
Restrictions: Mental health client information restricted bt statutory provision MGLA c 123, s 36. Mental retardation client information restricted by statutory provision MGLA c 123B, s 17. For conditions of access consult repository
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