Behavioral Health Amendments: changes to the administration of the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund, creation of a community-based peer support.
This bill: ▸ changes the entity that administers and reports on the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund from the governor to the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (office); ▸ creates a community-based peer support specialist grant program; ▸ amends provisions related to individuals eligible for admission to the Utah State Hospital; ▸ requires the Department of Health and Human Services (department) to maintain a database of involuntary commitments; ▸ provides that the office appoints the statewide suicide prevention coordinator; ▸ amends the duties of the Behavioral Health Commission.
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