Iowa HF2263 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to establish seven peer-run respite programs for individuals facing emotional.

Iowa HF2263 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish seven peer-run respite programs throughout the state. These programs must provide voluntary, short-term support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health distress, mental health crises, or life-altering challenges. The programs cannot be located on a clinical, medical, or mental health facility’s campus and must operate independently from other medical clinics and behavioral health clinics.

Iowa HF2263 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to establish seven peer-run respite programs for individuals facing emotional.

Iowa HF2263 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish seven peer-run respite programs throughout the state. These programs must provide voluntary, short-term support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health distress, mental health crises, or life-altering challenges. The programs cannot be located on a clinical, medical, or mental health facility’s campus and must operate independently from other medical clinics and behavioral health clinics.