Establishes a statewide emergency and crisis response council to oversee and support emergency and crisis services for mental health, alcohol use, or.

New York Assembly Bill A04617 creates a statewide emergency and crisis response council to work with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services. The council will approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments and provide support for the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services. The council will consist of at least 51% peers and family peers, ensuring a diverse representation of individuals with lived experience in mental health, alcohol use, or substance use disorders.

Establishes a statewide emergency and crisis response council to oversee and support emergency and crisis services for mental health, alcohol use, or.

New York Assembly Bill A04617 creates a statewide emergency and crisis response council to work with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services. The council will approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments and provide support for the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services. The council will consist of at least 51% peers and family peers, ensuring a diverse representation of individuals with lived experience in mental health, alcohol use, or substance use disorders.