Bill > S08043

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Mental Health to conduct a comprehensive study on child and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams, which are specialized teams comprised of behavioral health professionals, peer specialists, and advocates who provide on-site crisis intervention services to individuals under 18 experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. The study will review existing mobile crisis teams across the state, identify gaps in crisis intervention services across different regions and demographics, analyze challenges in implementing these teams (such as financial, staffing, and geographic barriers), and develop recommendations for best practices and implementation strategies. The bill requires the commissioner to submit a detailed report with study findings and recommendations to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within one year of the act's effective date. The comprehensive nature of the study aims to improve mental health support and crisis intervention services for children and youth in New York State by understanding current limitations and proposing targeted solutions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8043