The Children’s Mental Health Campaign (CMHC) is a statewide network that advocates for policy, systems, and practice solutions and shared responsibility among government and institutions to ensure that all children in Massachusetts have access to resources to prevent, diagnose, and treat behavioral health issues in a timely, effective, and compassionate way.
The Children’s Mental Health Campaign (CMHC) Executive Committee consists of six highly reputable partner organizations: The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Boston Children’s Hospital, the Parent/Professional Advocacy League, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health.
Our mission, vision, and values drive our work:
Mission: forge partnerships and drive reform for an equitable and responsive mental health system
Vision: a Commonwealth where every child and family thrives in healthy communities, supported by equitable systems and policies that prioritize wellbeing and invest deeply in the mental health of every child
We also engage and are informed by behavioral health stakeholders from across Massachusetts including families and youth. We host issue specific workgroups, educational presentations, and public events where we welcome and encourage participation from all who are interested in children’s behavioral health.