Welcome Back!
During the first 6 months of operation, the Behavioral Health Help Line received 20,693 calls, and 6016 texts and chats. The majority of Help Line users were connected to non-emergency outpatient care. The website received more than 45,000 visits. We are making a difference!
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DMH is again sponsoring Audacy radio’s “I’m Listening” World Suicide Prevention Day programing. On Sept. 20, Commissioner Doyle will be a featured speaker on the show. This gives DMH another opportunity to reach people in need of support. The show airs on MIX, MAGIC and EEI radio. We’ll keep you posted on air times. | |
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Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center Launches BIPOC Legacy Project
The Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center is pleased to introduce their newest workforce initiative, BIPOC Early Career Development Learning Community: The BIPOC Legacy Project. The BIPOC Legacy Project is a free professional mentorship and learning community designed specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Practitioners who wish to deepen their clinical practice with youth and families, advance their professional development, and receive support from peers and seasoned professionals.
The program will run monthly for nine months and will include capacity-building group sessions that will be facilitated by Phillip A. Laidlaw, Psy.D., a Licensed Psychologist with experience in teaching and mentoring clinicians of color. The program will be delivered virtually and consist of various capacity-building approaches, including didactic presentations, group discussions, and experiential exercises. In addition to group learning, each participant will have up to three individual coaching sessions with the facilitator to support their implementation of the practices addressed in the group sessions. This program will run in three cohorts of up to twelve participants each. You may rank your preference on the application.
For questions, please contact Lexi Fenton at alexa.fenton@mass.gov
Applications are due by Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
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Kudos and congratulations to Tina Ehigie (ELMHC), Marieflore Pierre (ELMHC), and Luciano Tellez (MMHC) on their academic and professional milestone of completing their Bachelor’s Degree at William James College through the DMH Fellows Program! Commissioner Doyle, Metro Boston Area Director Sara Anidi, along with their supervisors and colleagues gathered at the Fuller to celebrate them. | |
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Also, in August Commissioner Doyle announced the 2023 Performance Recognition Program Citation Winners. Congratulations and kudos to all individual and team award recipients! | |
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DMH NEWS
Juneteenth Events in the Southeast
The DMH Southeast Area held five Juneteenth events across the area throughout the month of June. The site offices each had their own planning groups, and planned their event. Each event had elements such as singing of the Black National Anthem, poets, bands, Juneteenth Jeopardy, art, and delicious food. The dynamic Journey Through Black American History poster exhibit also traveled to each event. Thank you to Area Director Sue Plasse for embracing events across the area, to Percy Lewis for spearheading the planning and emceeing, and to all staff who planned and participated in these wonderful celebrations!
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Annual Backpack Drive
The Metro Boston Area hosted their annual backpack drive for children returning to school. Donating backpacks, school supplies, and participating in the Family Wellness event showed a strong commitment to the well-being and education of local children and families. The Family Fun event in Roslindale hosted on August 11th by the Home for Little Wanderers, with the support of DMH, was a resounding success! The collaborative efforts across the Metro Boston sites and facilities, resulted in a donation of 83 backpacks and various school supplies. A local printing company that partnered with the area for the recent NAMI Walk made an additional contribution of over 500 notebooks and writing tablets, and highlights the positive impact that community partnerships can have. DMH staff Kenneth Mack from the area office, Theresa McIntyre from CYF, Luciano Tellez from MMHC, and Vanessia Lynch from our Homeless Outreach Team participated in the event.
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Pictured: (left) Metro Boston Staff at the Family Wellness Event. (right) A sample of the backpacks collected and filled with notebooks, pens, markers, high lighters etc. | |
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In Case You Missed It
The 11th Stephanie Moulton Symposium: Safety, Resilience and Connections held on July 20th was recorded, and is available to view on the DMH YouTube Channel. The symposium included a Keynote from Dr. Robert Macy, Presentation of the annual Stephanie Moulton Award, and a panel discussion.
| Charlene Zuffante has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner for Child, Youth and Family Services. Charlene is taking over this role from Kelly English who recently left DMH to join MSPCC/Eliot as their Chief Innovation Officer. | |
DMH is Hiring
We like to help you advance your career with DMH. Here are a few open positions at the Department.
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Intake Clinician (Clinical Social Worker A/B) Brockton Multi-Service Center). Work Locations: Massachusetts-Brockton; Massachusetts-Plymouth
Check out our DMH Careers page for a full list of all available jobs at the Department. Please feel free to share with your networks.
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Communications Tip
The Communications Office has created a Promotional Materials Webpage
Staff can access the page anytime to view and print materials to share with individuals served, and at public events!
The materials are currently in English and Spanish, but they are being translated into multiple additional languages including: Albanian, Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.
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Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) Resource Network is in the process of creating a safe and comfortable space for YAPM to provide support and guidance to one another through sharing information, resources, and ideas. This meeting will be facilitated by YAPM leaders in the field. This group is open to anyone working as YAPM in the mental health system in MA in a variety of settings. The focus of the meeting will be to encourage and share what is currently working and discuss where there is room for improvements by brainstorming new ways of supporting young adults. Meetings will be held virtually on a monthly basis. Future dates will be decided at this meeting.
The first Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Time: 3:30-4:30PM, Virtually on Zoom
Meeting ID: 827 1598 8986 Passcode: 408580
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Central Mass Area TASTE OF THE WORLD!
Tuesday, October 24th 12:30 - 2:30PM, Rodriguez Auditorium Hadley Building
All Central Mass Area site staff are cordially invited to our celebration. Staff can sample flavorful dishes as well as bring your favorite dish for all to enjoy.
If interested in participating, please contact:
Andrea Klein, Andrea.Klein@mass.gov, 508-887-1152 or Rayon Case, Rayon.Case@mass.gov, 508-616-2824.
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