Establishes emergency mental health units, requiring certification, and creating councils to set standards.

New York S06177 amends the mental hygiene law to establish emergency mental health units, requiring certification and setting minimum standards. It creates regional and state councils to develop training standards and equipment requirements for these units. The bill also outlines the duties and powers of these councils, including coordination of emergency mental health programs and public education.

Establishes emergency mental health units, requiring certification, and creating councils to set standards.

New York S06177 amends the mental hygiene law to establish emergency mental health units, requiring certification and setting minimum standards. It creates regional and state councils to develop training standards and equipment requirements for these units. The bill also outlines the duties and powers of these councils, including coordination of emergency mental health programs and public education.