Authorizes mental health database access for shelter placement and support services, establishes protocols, oversight, and reporting.
The bill authorizes the disclosure of information from the Office of Mental Health's PSYCKES database and similar mental health databases to authorized personnel involved in shelter placement and support services for homeless or at-risk individuals. It mandates the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to establish protocols for accessing these databases, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and data security. The OTDA and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) must also establish an oversight committee to monitor implementation and recommend improvements.
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