Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-478-R2

2nd Redraft EHS 478

Recovery Works

Messrs. Velis, Crighton and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $800,000 shall be expended for the recovery works program at Massachusetts General Hospital to enhance long-term recovery by offering: (i) individualized career coaching, legal advice and other employment support to participants with substance use disorders across the commonwealth looking for meaningful career opportunities; (ii) employer education and outreach to reduce stigma and increase understanding and awareness around issues related to the employment of persons with substance use disorders; and (iii) ongoing support to the community of participants and their families as they seek to enter, return or shift careers in the workforce”; and by striking out the figure "$125,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$925,000".