HB403:

Mental Health Care Coordinator; position created in DVS, report.

Bill Summary:

Department of Veterans Services; Mental Health
Care Coordinator; position created; report. Establishes the position
of Mental Health Care Coordinator (the Coordinator) in the Department
of Veterans Services to support and closely coordinate effective
mental health care services for military service members and veterans
and their families. The bill directs the Coordinator to report by
December 1 of each year through the Commissioner of the Department
of Veterans Services to the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs,
the Governor, and the General Assembly on the work of the Coordinator
and any legislative recommendations.