Establishes a framework for providing critical community mental health services to individuals with severe mental illness.
The bill amends existing law to create a continuum of care for individuals with severe mental illness. It defines "critical community mental health services" as health, behavioral health, and social services provided in a community setting. The bill outlines the process for petitioning the court for such services, including the criteria for eligibility and the requirements for a treatment plan. It mandates that the court find that providing these services is the least restrictive alternative.
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