Behavioral Health Amendments

Summary

The bill moves administration of the Governor’s Suicide Prevention Fund to the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, creates a grant program for community peer‑support specialists, and adds new duties for several behavioral‑health agencies. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a database of involuntary commitments, creates a family outreach specialist role, and updates the structure of the Behavioral Health Commission and related committees. The changes are intended to improve coordination, reporting, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance‑use issues.

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