Press Release January 24, 2019
Concord, NH – As the final version of the State’s new Ten-Year Mental Health Plan was released late on Wednesday, Peter Evers, President of the NH Community Behavioral Health Association, made these comments today:
“As the organizations that are the hub of the community-based mental health system in New Hampshire, the ten community mental health centers that make up our Association look forward to working with the Governor, the Legislature, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other stakeholders and citizens as this Plan moves forward and is refined.”
Here is a link to the Plan: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bbh/documents/10-year-mh-plan.pdf
About NHCBHA
The NH Community Behavioral Health Association is an organization comprised of the ten community mental health centers throughout New Hampshire. These centers serve individuals in our state who are living with—and recovering from—mental illness and emotional disorders. The goal of the Association is to raise awareness about the crucial role played by community-based mental health centers in the provision of mental health services to those living with and recovering from mental illness in New Hampshire. In addition, the Association serves as an advocate for a strong mental health system across New Hampshire.