New York A05357 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a voluntary certification process for recovery community centers.

New York A05357 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new section for the voluntary certification of recovery community centers. The commissioner is tasked with promulgating evidence-based regulations for these centers, covering areas such as staffing, referrals, participant safety, rights, confidentiality, re-occurrence support, and administrative policies. Certified centers will be listed on the office's website and must continue to meet the regulations. The commissioner can inspect these centers and impose penalties for non-compliance.

New York A05357 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a voluntary certification process for recovery community centers.

New York A05357 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new section for the voluntary certification of recovery community centers. The commissioner is tasked with promulgating evidence-based regulations for these centers, covering areas such as staffing, referrals, participant safety, rights, confidentiality, re-occurrence support, and administrative policies. Certified centers will be listed on the office's website and must continue to meet the regulations. The commissioner can inspect these centers and impose penalties for non-compliance.