Bill > HB1136

This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health to provide financial assistance to regional commissions, counties, and municipalities for crisis stabilization units. The grants can be used to cover services provided by these units, operational expenses, and facility improvements, with a maximum grant amount of $500,000 per project per fiscal year. To receive a grant, applicants must submit a detailed application to the Department of Mental Health, including the purpose, cost, requested amount, and other funding sources. The bill also creates a special "Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities Fund" in the state treasury, which will receive legislative appropriations and other designated funds, with unspent money rolling over each year and investment earnings remaining in the fund. The Department of Mental Health is authorized to develop rules and regulations for implementing the program, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2025. The overall goal is to support and enhance crisis stabilization services across Mississippi by providing financial resources to local entities.

Health and Social Services

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