New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04438

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  

Caption

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

Summary

Bill A04438 seeks to amend the mental hygiene law by establishing integrated community mental health clinics in New York. These clinics are intended to provide comprehensive services addressing various mental health issues, including anger management, substance abuse, and social isolation. The bill empowers the commissioner to set operational standards and funding guidelines for these clinics, ensuring they meet the needs of the community effectively.

Impact

The passage of this bill would create a new framework for mental health services in New York, potentially enhancing the accessibility and quality of care for individuals facing mental health challenges. It would also necessitate changes in state funding allocations and operational standards for mental health services, promoting a more integrated approach to mental health care delivery.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A04438 appears to be generally positive, with support for the establishment of integrated clinics reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues comprehensively. However, the lack of voting history and committee discussions may indicate that the bill is still in the early stages of consideration.

Contention

While there are no recorded votes or committee discussions to highlight specific points of contention, potential areas of debate could include the adequacy of funding for these clinics, the effectiveness of the proposed guidelines, and the balance between state oversight and local autonomy in managing mental health services.

Companion Bills

NY S06730

Same As Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

Previously Filed As

NY S02054

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

NY A01803

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

NY S06730

Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.

NY A09409

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.

NY S04747

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.

NY HB854

Relating To Mental Health Issues Of Committed Persons.

NY HB854

Relating To Mental Health Issues Of Committed Persons.

NY SB2739

Mental health; bring forward provisions related to commitment procedures for those with issues related to.

NY HR205

Commending And Honoring Alan Johnson For His Contributions To Addressing Substance And Behavioral Health Issues Through Hina Mauka.

NY SCR608

To provide for an interim study to examine the South Dakota criminal justice system with a focus on substance abuse, mental health issues, and corrections.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.