Oc Legislature's Health and Mental Health Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several health and mental health initiatives. Key discussion items included the approval of funds for school-based mental health services at Canisteo Elementary School, recognition of the director of children's services for a legacy award, and updates on various training programs, such as opioid overdose response and trauma-informed care. Additionally, the committee discussed the 2027 local services plan update, the status of the opioid settlement fund RFP, and the extension of Medicaid reimbursement for virtual services. The Health Department also provided reports on the Medical Reserve Corps, upcoming focus groups for community health assessments, emergency preparedness exercises, and a PFAS testing and mitigation program for private wells.