Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Summary
Bill S05505 mandates the development of a mental illness training course for providers of temporary housing assistance in New York. The training, to be created by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in collaboration with the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Children and Family Services, aims to equip employees and volunteers with the skills to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and to make appropriate referrals for individuals in need. This initiative is particularly relevant for various temporary housing settings, including family shelters, domestic violence shelters, and youth shelters.
Impact
The bill will amend the social services law to include a new requirement for mental illness training in temporary housing facilities. This change is expected to enhance the capacity of these facilities to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, thereby potentially improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. By ensuring that at least one trained individual is present during intake services, the bill aims to create a more supportive environment for those seeking assistance.
Sentiment
The sentiment around Bill S05505 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate Social Services Committee and the Senate Floor Vote. The discussions leading up to the votes indicate a strong consensus on the importance of mental health training in temporary housing settings, reflecting a commitment to improving mental health support for individuals in crisis.
Contention
While there seems to be broad support for the bill, potential points of contention may arise regarding the implementation of the training program, including concerns about funding, the adequacy of training resources, and the ability of all temporary housing providers to comply with the new requirements. However, no specific opposition has been documented in the available discussions or voting records.
Same As
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
Makes technical changes to the aid to localities budget regarding the office of children and family services, the office of temporary and disability assistance, the department of health, the department of labor and the department of state.
Makes technical changes to the aid to localities budget regarding the office of children and family services, the office of temporary and disability assistance, the department of health, the department of labor and the department of state.
Requires training for teachers and administrators in the area of mental health response; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.
Requires training for teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of mental health response; requires office of mental health to assist in development of curriculum for training.