Recent activity at Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda
State Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services Board Agenda
The meeting agenda includes a Commissioner's update covering fiscal and agency matters, an RBHAO report, and general announcements. Additionally, future meeting topics were outlined, including an update on the Whiting Forensic Hospital, the Mental Health Court Task Force, and the launch of the drug supply information and dashboard.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting agenda
State Board Of Mental Health & Addiction Services Board Agenda
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The meeting agenda includes a Commissioner's update covering the budget, legislative developments, and agency updates. Additionally, the Board will receive a quarterly report concerning the Whiting Forensic Hospital, an RBHAO report out, and time for general updates and announcements.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
State Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an update from the Commissioner regarding the FY 2027 budget, which covers wage increases for low-wage workers, funding for regional suicide prevention services, competency restoration, and supportive housing transitions. The legislative update provided an overview of various bills passed, such as those regarding naloxone access, public health revisions, and gaming regulations. The WFH Quarterly Report detailed trends in nursing staffing, recruitment, and mandated overtime, along with positive trends in restraint and seclusion data and patient falls. Additionally, the Board discussed a settlement agreement concerning the discharge planning for forensic patients and received updates from the RBHAO on state-wide prevention, community engagement, and opioid response initiatives.
Apr 15, 2026·Board meeting
State Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services Meeting
The board meeting featured a Commissioner's update covering recent initiatives such as the scheduling of Kratom, organizational leadership changes, and the opening of a new forensic respite facility. Discussions included the Governor's mid-term budget adjustments, specifically funding for wage increases, competency restoration, and suicide prevention services. The legislative segment provided an overview of pending bills related to opioid overdose reversal medications and recovery-friendly language. A presentation on the state's crisis continuum detailed the existing crisis care system, including call centers and mobile crisis teams. Additionally, the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization report highlighted activities across various prevention areas, including cannabis, nicotine, overdose prevention, suicide awareness, and gambling addiction.