Expands community mental health programs to include services for veterans and prohibits denial of services to eligible veterans.
Encourages the expansion of community mental health programs to include mental health services for veterans and prohibits veterans from being denied county mental health services. It mandates that veterans in need of mental health services who meet eligibility requirements of county programs cannot be denied services based on their veteran status. The bill also requires county programs to inform veterans of their presumed eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs services and refer them to the appropriate county office for assistance.
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