Establishes a child and adolescent mental health division within the Department of Health to coordinate mental health services for children and.
This bill establishes a child and adolescent mental health division within the Department of Health to coordinate mental health services for children and adolescents. The division will provide preventative, diagnostic, and treatment services, and will collaborate with other state agencies and private providers. The division will also develop a statewide mental health services plan, including recommendations for amendments to laws and changes in administrative practices. The plan will be submitted to the governor and legislature and will be subject to public hearings.
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