Behavioral Health Working Group
Who We Are
We are a working group of state and local behavioral health providers, and people interested in improving
behavioral 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 Behavioral Health
residents of the Greater Lawrence Area 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
- Point after Club
- 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
Upcoming Activity
- Behavioral Health Fair May 2011
- Behavioral Health Articles and Media Talks
Monthly Features
Coping with Stress
Healthcare Access and People with Disabilities
Resources
http://www.samsha.govhttp://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?
Did you know that smiling...Next Meeting:
- BHWG meetings will now be held on the fourth Thursday of every other month at the MSPCC, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA. Please visit the calendar to view more information on the next group meeting.
Contact:
- Elecia Miller (Coordinator)
- 978-620-3527
- emiller@cityoflawrence.com