Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights for New York.

New York A07050 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights. This bill mandates that various state agencies, including the office of mental health and the department of social services, adopt a set of rights for individuals with co-occurring disorders. These rights include nondiscrimination, accurate recognition of co-occurring disorders, continuity of care, and access to safe housing. The bill also emphasizes the importance of peer support services and high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights for New York.

New York A07050 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights. This bill mandates that various state agencies, including the office of mental health and the department of social services, adopt a set of rights for individuals with co-occurring disorders. These rights include nondiscrimination, accurate recognition of co-occurring disorders, continuity of care, and access to safe housing. The bill also emphasizes the importance of peer support services and high-quality, evidence-based treatment.