Organization of the Department

The Department is authorized by M.G.L. c. 19, § 12, to establish a geographic structure for the organization and provision of mental health services. The Department’s organization shall include a Central Office, Area Offices, and such other offices as may be designated from time to time by the Commissioner. The Department shall from time to time issue a Resource Guide that describes the geographic structure of the Department and how to access community-based service delivery systems throughout the state.