GETTING
HELP
HELP
It can be very challenging to navigate the health care system to get support and/or treatment for those with mental health needs. The process may vary considerably depending on one's insurance, income, family dynamic, and of course, an adolescent's specific needs. For families seeking help locating appropriate therapists in the area, an up-to-date list in maintained by Brookline High School's Prevention/Intervention Team (BHS Rm. 149, 617-713-5155, Mminott@brooklinema.gov or Jorge_membreno@brookline.k12.ma.us). For additional resources, the best first step is often to contact a child's primary care provider. Also, below are some of the area resources Brookline parents have found to be helpful.
NAMI Massachusetts Compass Navigator
Massachusetts Health and Human Services: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/insurance/masshealth-coverage-types/masshealth-coverage-types.html
Advocacy and Problem Solving: For problems with Mass. Health or Premium Assistance, Jean Batty is the MassHealth Ombudsman and advocates for MassHealth users. The phone # is: 617-847-3468 or TTY: 617-847-3788 Jean.Batty@state.ma.us
MassHealth Family to Family Health Information brochure:
http://www.fv-ncfpp.org/files/6913/0660/5492/MSCPA.pdf
Disability Supplement Form/medical release form for children: Tip — Once the documentation is submitted, there’s a 90 day determination period. After 2-3 weeks, call Disability Evaluation Services at UMASS Medical School to ask to expedite the review. http://des.umassmed.edu
Helping Guide offers an very insightful and user friendly guide for helping someone you love with depression
Local Institutions Addressing Mental Health Issues
Brookline Community Mental Health Center
The MADI Resource Center at Massachusetts General Hospital
Families for Depression Awareness (resources, webinars, & free care consultation for low-income families)
McLean Hospital
Psychology Today Therapists List
National Alliance on Mental Illness -- has local chapter in Newton
NAMI Massachusetts Compass Navigator
Massachusetts Health and Human Services: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/insurance/masshealth-coverage-types/masshealth-coverage-types.html
Advocacy and Problem Solving: For problems with Mass. Health or Premium Assistance, Jean Batty is the MassHealth Ombudsman and advocates for MassHealth users. The phone # is: 617-847-3468 or TTY: 617-847-3788 Jean.Batty@state.ma.us
MassHealth Family to Family Health Information brochure:
http://www.fv-ncfpp.org/files/6913/0660/5492/MSCPA.pdf
Disability Supplement Form/medical release form for children: Tip — Once the documentation is submitted, there’s a 90 day determination period. After 2-3 weeks, call Disability Evaluation Services at UMASS Medical School to ask to expedite the review. http://des.umassmed.edu
Helping Guide offers an very insightful and user friendly guide for helping someone you love with depression
Local Institutions Addressing Mental Health Issues
Brookline Community Mental Health Center
The MADI Resource Center at Massachusetts General Hospital
Families for Depression Awareness (resources, webinars, & free care consultation for low-income families)
McLean Hospital
Psychology Today Therapists List
National Alliance on Mental Illness -- has local chapter in Newton