Requiring mental health professionals in families with children shelters.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring mental health professionals in families with children shelters

This bill would require mental health professionals to be available in each families with children shelter to provide on-site or telehealth mental health services. The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) would be required to maintain a pro-rated ratio of at least one full-time mental health professional for up to every 50 families with children. This bill would also require DHS to annually report to the Mayor and the Speaker on the provision of mental health professionals in families with children shelters, and post such report on its website.