On or before July 1, 2006, the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services shall initiate the development, implementation, promotion and maintenance of a single resource web site to provide timely access to mental health care information and assistance for children, adolescents and adults. The resource web site shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Directory information on available federal, state, regional and community assistance, programs, services and providers; (2) current mental health diagnoses and treatment options; (3) links to national and state advocacy organizations, including legal assistance; (4) summary information on federal and state mental health law, including private insurance coverage; and (5) an optional, secure personal folder for web site users to manage information concerning their individual mental health care and assistance.
(P.A. 05-280, S. 83.)
History: P.A. 05-280 effective July 1, 2005.