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State’s mental health department should take over Bridgewater hospital, advocates say
Moving the hospital away from the Department of Correction would create a better environment for treatment, mental health groups say. -
MassHealth to defund homeless health care program that serves thousands statewide
Employees worry patients will suffer and health care costs will ultimately rise under what’s supposed to be a cost-saving measure. -
Faith, war, and Holy Week: Navigating grief and moral complexity in a time of violence
During Holy Week and Passover, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery joins GBH's All Things Considered to share how faith communities process grief and act with moral clarity. -
Activists can burn out fast. The man behind the ‘Activist Lab’ has solutions.
Find a collective. Take care of yourself. Remember that change takes time. And: Don’t forget to log off. -
As boys face rising loneliness, this Massachusetts mentoring program is showing up
A two-time mentor and program leader at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts shares with GBH's All Things Considered how the impact of youth mentoring often runs both ways. -
Federal government eliminates suicide prevention line dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth
An average of 580 callers a month in Massachusetts used the line answered by the Trevor Project -
Teen substance use detox center in Worcester is closing
Community Healthlink runs the round-the-clock detox program and says it’s the only one of its kind across the state. -
50 years after escaping Saigon, a psychologist reflects on her family’s journey to America
Catherine Vuky was about two years old when her family left South Vietnam and started over in Oregon. -
Local suicide prevention hotline sees spike after Red Sox Duran shares his struggles
Samaritans were already seeing callers reach out in recent weeks, stressed about the current national climate, and they’re hoping for more dollars from the state to meet demand. -
Healey’s proposed cuts to youth mental health services alarm providers
The cuts would effectively close specialized residential programs that serve children with complex mental health needs.
