New York S02583 allocates ten million dollars annually for grants to expand crisis intervention services and diversion programs.

New York S02583 amends the tax law to allocate ten million dollars annually for grants aimed at expanding and supporting crisis intervention services and diversion programs. These grants will be provided by the New York state office of mental health, in collaboration with the division of criminal justice services and the office of addiction services and supports. The funds will be used for training programs for law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, call takers, and first responders.

New York S02583 allocates ten million dollars annually for grants to expand crisis intervention services and diversion programs.

New York S02583 amends the tax law to allocate ten million dollars annually for grants aimed at expanding and supporting crisis intervention services and diversion programs. These grants will be provided by the New York state office of mental health, in collaboration with the division of criminal justice services and the office of addiction services and supports. The funds will be used for training programs for law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, call takers, and first responders.