Establishes a regional or county-based peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals.
The bill amends the mental hygiene law to establish a peer support services program for transgender and non-binary individuals. Services include peer counseling for mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, family support, domestic violence, and mental and physical health. The commissioner is tasked with developing this program, training peer counselors, and setting minimum qualifications for certification. The office will also establish procedures for issuing and revoking credentials for certified peer counselors.
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