Department of Mental Health
Welcome to the Department of Mental Health
Welcome to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Web site. We hope the information provided here is helpful should you want to contact us or learn about programs and services provided to adults, adolescents and children in the Commonwealth. Meet the Commissioner
Learn about Commissioner Barbara Leadholm's background, career highlights and other interesting facts.
Vision and Mission Statement
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities.
About the Department of Mental Health
Learn more about the history, structure, research, and demographics of the Department of Mental Health
Our Organization
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) sets the standards for the operation of mental health facilities and community residential programs and provides clinical, rehabilitative and supportive services for adults with serious mental illness, and children and adolescents with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
DMH Offices
Find the Central Office, an area office or a local service site.
Contact Us
MassRelay Service
MassRelay enables hearing people or people who do not use a text telephone (TTY) to communicate over regular telephone lines with people who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, or speech disabled.