Establishes residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration for individuals with serious mental illness accused of felony crimes.

New York S02406 amends the mental hygiene law to establish residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration for individuals with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime. These facilities, designated by the commissioner and licensed by the office, may be operated by public or private non-profit organizations. Admission requires voluntary and informed consent from the individual. The facilities will provide medication management, psychiatric and therapeutic treatment, and basic care and life skills training.

Establishes residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration for individuals with serious mental illness accused of felony crimes.

New York S02406 amends the mental hygiene law to establish residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration for individuals with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime. These facilities, designated by the commissioner and licensed by the office, may be operated by public or private non-profit organizations. Admission requires voluntary and informed consent from the individual. The facilities will provide medication management, psychiatric and therapeutic treatment, and basic care and life skills training.