An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create a peer respite center and provide peer respite services. These services offer nonclinical mental health support from people with similar experiences to adults aged 18 and older. The bill allocates $575,000 in 2025-26 and $500,000 in 2026-27 from the General Fund for this program.

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