Sec. 17a-453e. Web site to provide mental health care information and assistance.
Sec. 17a-453e. Web site to provide mental health care information and assistance. On or before July 1, 2006, the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction
Services shall initiate the development, implementation, promotion and maintenance
of a single resource web site to provide timely access to mental health care information
and assistance for children, adolescents and adults. The resource web site shall include,
but not be limited to: (1) Directory information on available federal, state, regional
and community assistance, programs, services and providers; (2) current mental health
diagnoses and treatment options; (3) links to national and state advocacy organizations,
including legal assistance; (4) summary information on federal and state mental health
law, including private insurance coverage; and (5) an optional, secure personal folder
for web site users to manage information concerning their individual mental health care
and assistance.
(P.A. 05-280, S. 83.)
History: P.A. 05-280 effective July 1, 2005.