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.
Relating to delivery of and reporting on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and certain other services.
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.
Amends laws relative to behavioral health and mental health to provide for current practice and appropriate terminology
Requests a study of systems for providing appropriate mental health and behavioral health treatment in the capital region
Establishes the Mental and Behavioral Health Services Preservation Act (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations.
The Behavioral Health Services Act.