Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.
Impact
If passed, A09409 will amend the mental hygiene law to introduce these two pilot programs, which are intended to run for three years. During this time, the programs will gather data and feedback, assessing their effectiveness in enhancing recovery outcomes for individuals who have experienced multiple treatment episodes. This legislative effort reflects a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of addiction and mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for an integrated service approach that can more adequately support individuals in their recovery journeys.
Summary
Bill A09409, known as 'Topher's Law', aims to establish a pilot program focused on intensive addiction recovery and mental health services for individuals facing significant issues in these areas. The proposal mandates the creation of two separate demonstration programs, one located in a rural area and another in an urban setting. This distinction allows the program to tailor its approach to meet diverse community needs and ensure the effective delivery of critical services tailored to both environments. The services provided will include mental health counseling, family support, peer services, and transportation assistance, thereby ensuring that support is accessible where it is needed most.
Contention
While the intent behind A09409 is largely supportive of extending critical services to those in need, there may be notable points of contention among stakeholders. Some legislators or advocacy groups may raise concerns regarding the funding and resources allocated to these pilot programs, and whether they can meet the demands of the target populations effectively. Additionally, there could be discussions around the potential for these programs to be used as a model for broader reforms in mental health and addiction services within the state, igniting debates over best practices and resource allocation within public health sectors.
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Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.
Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.
Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.
Establishes an intensive addiction and medical services integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and medical services integrated services to individuals who have significant addiction and medical issues.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Establishes a centralized mental health data reporting and integration platform to be utilized by all state-operated and county-administered mental health programs, as well as all providers licensed or funded by the office of mental health for the provision of mental health services.
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Recovery-friendly Language And Various Revisions To Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.