Establishes peer respite services for individuals needing mental health support in Maine.

The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to offer peer respite services and set up a peer respite center. This center will provide 24-hour support for adults requiring voluntary, short-term mental health services. Peer respite services are defined as nonclinical, community-based care from peers with lived experience, offered in a low-barrier, comfortable, and safe setting. Funding for this initiative is allocated from the General Fund.

Establishes peer respite services for individuals needing mental health support in Maine.

The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to offer peer respite services and set up a peer respite center. This center will provide 24-hour support for adults requiring voluntary, short-term mental health services. Peer respite services are defined as nonclinical, community-based care from peers with lived experience, offered in a low-barrier, comfortable, and safe setting. Funding for this initiative is allocated from the General Fund.