Establishes a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning plus crisis hotline

Summary

The bill directs the state mental health commissioner to establish a round‑the‑clock, toll‑free hotline and a companion website for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals experiencing crisis or suicidal thoughts. Callers will receive immediate support, referrals to a broad range of services, and the system must protect confidentiality, offer disability‑friendly and multilingual options, and publish annual usage data. The measure seeks to improve access to mental‑health resources for LGBTQ+ residents across New York.

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