Joint Committee on Mental Health Substance Use and Recovery

The Joint Committee on Mental Health Substance Use and Recovery is a legislative committee in the Massachusetts state government that is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on issues related to mental health, substance use, and recovery. The committee is composed of members of both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate, and it works to promote the development and implementation of policies and programs that aim to improve the mental health and well-being of the citizens of Massachusetts.

The Joint Committee on Mental Health Substance Use and Recovery may hold hearings and meetings to gather input and testimony from stakeholders, including individuals with lived experience, advocates, service providers, and experts in the field. The committee may also conduct research and analysis, and it may make recommendations to the Massachusetts legislature and other state agencies on issues related to mental health, substance use, and recovery.

The Joint Committee on Mental Health Substance Use and Recovery may work on a variety of issues, including access to mental health and substance use treatment, the integration of physical and mental health care, and the prevention of substance use and addiction.