An Act expanding access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training

This bill creates a new center within the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to provide free, evidence-based training on mental health first aid and trauma-informed care. The program will offer eight-hour courses in both in-person and virtual formats, available in multiple languages to help residents recognize mental health signs, reduce stigma, and learn how to support others in distress. Funding for the center will come from state appropriations, private grants, and donations, while the center must submit an annual report detailing training usage and effectiveness to state officials.