New York S03979 establishes peer crisis diversion homes to provide short-term, temporary housing for individuals with behavioral health needs.

New York S03979 amends the mental hygiene law to establish peer crisis diversion homes. These homes will offer crisis diversion services, including peer support, to help residents with behavioral health disorders. The commissioner of mental health must establish or contract for at least six such homes within one year, with three in urban settings and three in rural communities. These homes will serve residents regardless of income, be staffed by peer support specialists, and employ licensed clinicians and psychiatric consultants.

New York S03979 establishes peer crisis diversion homes to provide short-term, temporary housing for individuals with behavioral health needs.

New York S03979 amends the mental hygiene law to establish peer crisis diversion homes. These homes will offer crisis diversion services, including peer support, to help residents with behavioral health disorders. The commissioner of mental health must establish or contract for at least six such homes within one year, with three in urban settings and three in rural communities. These homes will serve residents regardless of income, be staffed by peer support specialists, and employ licensed clinicians and psychiatric consultants.