Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program.

New York A09409 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a pilot program supporting two three-year demonstration programs. These programs provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes. One demonstration program will be in a rural area and the other in an urban setting. Services include mental health counseling, peer supports, and transportation assistance, primarily provided in the community or home of the individual.

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program.

New York A09409 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a pilot program supporting two three-year demonstration programs. These programs provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes. One demonstration program will be in a rural area and the other in an urban setting. Services include mental health counseling, peer supports, and transportation assistance, primarily provided in the community or home of the individual.