Establishes the Division of Minority Mental Health within the Office of Mental Health to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
The bill enacts the "Minority Mental Health Act" to create the Division of Minority Mental Health within the Office of Mental Health. This division will ensure that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate for racial and ethnic minorities. It also establishes a Minority Mental Health Council to study and recommend improvements in mental health services for these populations. The council will report its findings and recommendations to the governor, commissioner, and legislative leaders within eighteen months.
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