Establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services to support individuals with mental illness and addiction.
The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services, independent of the Department of the Treasury, to support individuals with mental illness and addiction. The Governor appoints an Ombudsman, who must be qualified by training and experience. The Ombudsman's duties include helping individuals find treatment, ensuring proper care, providing educational programs, and educating about the harm of substance use disorders.
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