Establishes a peer support program for veterans in New York.

New York S04013 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a peer support program for veterans. The program involves veteran peer counselors providing counseling services for mental illness, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and chemical dependence. The commissioner, in consultation with other relevant commissioners, will set recommended minimum qualifications for these counselors, which will be made publicly available. The bill also outlines procedures for connecting counselors to training and development opportunities. The act will take effect one year after becoming law.

Establishes a peer support program for veterans in New York.

New York S04013 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a peer support program for veterans. The program involves veteran peer counselors providing counseling services for mental illness, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and chemical dependence. The commissioner, in consultation with other relevant commissioners, will set recommended minimum qualifications for these counselors, which will be made publicly available. The bill also outlines procedures for connecting counselors to training and development opportunities. The act will take effect one year after becoming law.