Public Policy Positions of VtPHA

Health Access

Mental Health..

The VtPHA believes that all Vermonters should have access to a seamless system of physical and behavioral health care services. Especially during difficult financial times, it is essential that core mental health services be maintained. VtPHA supports:

• Access to quality community based services
• Adequate funding for all components of a public mental health system
• Integration of primary care and behavioral health care services
• Parity between physical and mental health benefits
• Programs focused on the prevention of mental and emotional illness

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