Establishes mental health clubhouses in New York, governed by a statewide implementation plan from the Office of Mental Health.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to establish mental health clubhouses, which are accredited facilities providing support for individuals with serious mental illness. These clubhouses offer community-based rehabilitative environments, emphasizing purposeful engagement and mutual support. They provide services such as employment support, housing assistance, and crisis intervention. The Office of Mental Health is tasked with developing a statewide implementation plan to assist with clubhouse accreditation and compliance.

Establishes mental health clubhouses in New York, governed by a statewide implementation plan from the Office of Mental Health.

The bill amends the mental hygiene law to establish mental health clubhouses, which are accredited facilities providing support for individuals with serious mental illness. These clubhouses offer community-based rehabilitative environments, emphasizing purposeful engagement and mutual support. They provide services such as employment support, housing assistance, and crisis intervention. The Office of Mental Health is tasked with developing a statewide implementation plan to assist with clubhouse accreditation and compliance.