Requests hospitals and behavioral health facilities, including those treating both mental illness and substance abuse, in enumerated behavioral health services regions to report on certain matters impacting mental health services
To study the effects of the reduction of state funds as related to inpatient behavioral health facilities, including those treating both mental illness and substance abuse, in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes and have a preliminary and comprehensive report presented to certain entities.
Urges and requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to develop and maintain on the internet a list of behavioral health facilities and other pertinent information for persons seeking behavioral healthcare services
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.