Addressing Barriers to Behavioral Health Professional Licensure in Massachusetts: Alden and St. Louis Co-Author Seminal Report for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

Addressing Barriers to Behavioral Health Professional Licensure in Massachusetts: Alden and St. Louis Co-Author Seminal Report for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation 11/18/2025 08:53:43 AMHannah Van Sickle headshots and text over background of front of building

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The behavioral health field in Massachusetts is at a pivotal moment. As demand for mental health services continues to rise, the number of professionals entering the field has stalled—or even declined in some disciplines. The widening gap between need and workforce capacity is felt most acutely in communities that have historically been underserved.

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