The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP) Service Report for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 outlines the program's care coordination efforts, service utilization data, and recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children. The report highlights the MCPAP's role in providing resource and referral services to pediatric practices, particularly through the newly launched Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL), which began coordinating these services in FY24. The report indicates a decrease in overall MCPAP utilization by 14% in FY24 compared to FY23, although face-to-face assessments increased by 8%. The data suggests that pediatric primary care practices are increasingly capable of providing resource and referral support directly to their patients, which may explain the decline in requests for MCPAP's assistance.

Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for increased referrals to specialists, particularly for children with complex conditions facing long wait times for psychiatric care. MCPAP has partnered with various organizations to address specific issues, such as adolescent substance use, and has expanded its services to include support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and early childhood mental health. The report concludes that MCPAP continues to play a vital role in the behavioral health continuum in Massachusetts, aligning with the goals of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform to enhance access to treatment and support within primary care settings.