Mental Health Resources for the Disabilities Community
Summary
Two nonprofits presented free or low-cost services: the Muslim Family Foundation offers free mental health referrals and counseling in multiple languages, and Elevate Behavioral Health coaches autism caregivers directly and runs free online workshops.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; the commissioner suggested low-cost options such as the Bourne Center and a $3 Friday program model.
Families navigating mental health challenges or an autism diagnosis, including those paying privately or using the self-determination program.
Residents with disabilities who lost access to free community programming when Artworks closed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commission on Disabilities — July 16, 2026
A commissioner raised isolation and loneliness among people with disabilities, noting the closure of the free Artworks program downtown. A possible ad hoc committee with Parks and Rec and the Commission on Aging was floated.
Commission on Disabilities — June 18, 2026
Two nonprofits presented free or low-cost services: the Muslim Family Foundation offers free mental health referrals and counseling in multiple languages, and Elevate Behavioral Health coaches autism caregivers directly and runs free online workshops.
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