SB3798 establishes protocols for 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 systems to better handle mental health emergencies in Illinois.
SB3798 aims to improve emergency response for mental health crises in Illinois. It requires 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) to screen calls and follow protocols to identify behavioral health crises and refer them to appropriate services. It establishes a Statewide Advisory Committee to recommend improvements to the coordination between 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 systems. The bill also requires mobile mental health relief providers to have adequate training to address the needs of individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
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