Our mission is to meet each person where they are
BAMSI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Each year, our organization impacts the lives of more than 50,000 individuals. BAMSI’s mission is to meet each person where they are so they can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Commitment to Social Justice
BAMSI’s commitment to racial and social justice includes ongoing staff education, regular community wide discussions, and active committee work to elevate the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. BAMSI’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access (DEJIA) Committee was recently recognized by the Association for Behavioral Health (ABH) for its efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice as part of ABH’s annual Salute to Excellence.
The DEIJA Committee’s mission is to ensure all employees commit to and respect diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work. We promote and ensure these principles are integrated throughout BAMSI. We educate, advocate, intervene and offer opportunities to come together and build unity.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
As the State Mental Health Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health ensures that individuals of all ages in their communities have access to mental health services and supports to meet their mental health needs so they can live, work, and participate fully in their lives.
The partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health has allowed BAMSI to develop and implement programs that would not otherwise be available to those who could benefit from mental health care. These programs and services have made a significant impact on our local communities. We are enabled to provide vital mental health services to countless individuals, ensuring that they have access to the care they need for a healthier and happier life.
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At BAMSI, we depend upon the generosity of others to help us carry out our work that benefits so many individuals and families.
