Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
TL;DR
The Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use introduced a local law to establish a task force focused on NYC 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline. The proposal includes requirements for a public education campaign to increase awareness and usage of the service, along with reporting requirements to track its effectiveness and impact.
Key Decisions
- Establishment of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Task Force on NYC 988 Introduced
- Public Education Campaign Requirement for NYC 988 Introduced as part of local law
- Reporting Requirements on NYC 988 Usage and Outcomes Introduced as part of local law
Agenda
- Int 0741-2026 A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a department of health and mental hygiene task force on NYC 988, and to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education campaign and reporting on NYC 988Introduction