from Leigh Simons, Senior Director, Healthcare Policy

“Substance use disorder touches virtually every family and neighborhood in Massachusetts, and this legislation has the power to do the same. It connects patients with many of the resources they need in an evolving SUD crisis, including lifesaving medications, protections that can further reduce stigma and break down barriers to care, and recovery coaches that are there for them every step of the way. MHA and our members applaud the legislature for keeping this critical public health issue front-and-center, and for making these strides possible on behalf of patients and caregivers across the commonwealth.”