Bill > HB06579

This bill proposes to amend an existing section of Connecticut's general statutes to establish fifteen peer-run respite centers in the state. A peer-run respite center is a mental health support facility staffed and operated by individuals who have personal experience with mental health challenges, providing a supportive, non-clinical alternative to traditional psychiatric emergency services. These centers offer a safe, welcoming environment where people experiencing mental health crises can receive support from peers who understand their experiences, potentially helping to prevent more intensive interventions like hospitalization. By creating fifteen such centers across the state, the bill aims to expand accessible, community-based mental health support options that prioritize compassionate, lived-experience-driven care.

Health and Social Services

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