SB3798 enhances Illinois' emergency response system by integrating mental health services into 9-1-1 calls, ensuring appropriate responses to.

SB3798 amends several Illinois laws to improve emergency response systems, particularly for mental and behavioral health crises. It mandates that 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) screen calls for behavioral health crises and follow protocols to refer such cases to appropriate mental health services. The bill also requires coordination between 9-1-1 PSAPs, emergency services, and mobile mental health relief providers to ensure timely and appropriate responses.

SB3798 enhances Illinois' emergency response system by integrating mental health services into 9-1-1 calls, ensuring appropriate responses to.

SB3798 amends several Illinois laws to improve emergency response systems, particularly for mental and behavioral health crises. It mandates that 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) screen calls for behavioral health crises and follow protocols to refer such cases to appropriate mental health services. The bill also requires coordination between 9-1-1 PSAPs, emergency services, and mobile mental health relief providers to ensure timely and appropriate responses.