Section 334-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] Crisis intervention and diversion services program(a) There shall be established within the department a crisis intervention and diversion services program to redirect persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who are at risk for involvement, or currently involved, with the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services. The department shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies, courts, mental health providers, and the community for the execution and implementation of these services.(b) The department may lease or acquire a facility to operate a behavioral health crisis center to treat and refer persons experiencing behavioral health crises, including persons in the criminal justice system, to the appropriate services and providers.Added by L 2024, c 86,§ 2, eff. 6/27/2024.