Establishes 10 interagency placement committees to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs for youths with co-existing mental disabilities.

New York S04918 creates 10 interagency placement committees across the state to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities. These committees will establish a process for referrals from families, schools, probation centers, and other entities. They must make recommendations within two weeks of a referral, avoiding in-patient settings unless necessary. Each committee will submit an annual report to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment options and any plans to address them.

Establishes 10 interagency placement committees to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs for youths with co-existing mental disabilities.

New York S04918 creates 10 interagency placement committees across the state to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities. These committees will establish a process for referrals from families, schools, probation centers, and other entities. They must make recommendations within two weeks of a referral, avoiding in-patient settings unless necessary. Each committee will submit an annual report to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment options and any plans to address them.