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This bill requires the Department of Correction to establish an intensive mental health treatment program for individuals immediately upon entering custody. The program must provide immediate, evidence-based mental health interventions delivered by an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals. The primary goal is to address mental health needs at the earliest point of incarceration, with the broader objective of mitigating the long-term negative impacts of untreated mental illness on both incarcerated individuals and society. By implementing timely and effective mental health care at the point of entry into the correctional system, the bill aims to provide critical psychological support and intervention for individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges, potentially reducing the potential for further psychological deterioration and improving overall outcomes for those in detention.

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