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Learn More | Oppose Involuntary Outpatient Commitment
People are proposing to bring IOC, forced medical treatment, to Massachusetts. As mental health advocates, we oppose this effort and are joined by many other MA organizations in a coalition that values freedom of choice and dignity in making decisions for one's own health. Visit the MA Coalition Against IOC's webpage here: https://mhlac.org/involuntary-outpatient-commitment/ to learn … Continue reading Learn More | Oppose Involuntary Outpatient Commitment
Register Now | 2026 Language Access Conference on April 16th
Join us for the 2026 Language Access Conference: “Weathering the Storm: Building Trust and Reaching Linguistically Diverse Communities.” Friday, April 10 | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM Live Webcast With 1 in 4 Massachusetts residents speaking a language other than English at home and more than 1.4 million Deaf or hard of hearing residents, effective communication is … Continue reading Register Now | 2026 Language Access Conference on April 16th
Hiring Announcement March 2026 | Case Investigator/Paralegal (Temporary)
MHLAC is searching for a temporary Case Investigator/Paralegal to work on advocacy projects and collaborate with staff to advance the work of the office in defending the rights of people with mental health concerns. This is a temporary position of at least 6 months’ duration, subject to potential extension. Please view the job description below … Continue reading Hiring Announcement March 2026 | Case Investigator/Paralegal (Temporary)