4 Pa. Code § 6.932 - Responsibilities

The Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Council (Council) shall have the following responsibilities consistent with Federal and State law:

(1) Develop and recommend to the Governor a Statewide action plan which will create a roadmap to address any gaps in access, affordability and delivery of services.

(2) Consider and address the following factors when developing the Statewide action plan:

(i) This Commonwealth's current behavioral health landscape, including but not limited to new and innovative care delivery models, workforce infrastructure, funding streams, regulatory enhancements, payment models and a data ecosystem to measure gaps in services.

(ii) Unmet health-related social needs, health inequities and integration with primary care and how care may be coordinated and provided to treat the whole person.

(iii) Collaboration between criminal justice systems, public safety networks and public health organizations to emulate models that have worked effectively at local levels.

(iv) Specific legislative, policy and investment recommendations that may materially advance the turnaround time in which individuals with mental health illness and substance use disorder are able to receive needed care or services.

(v) The availability of mental health services provided to historically underserved communities.

(3) Bring together State and local agencies, commissions or organizations engaged in the delivery of mental health and substance use disorder services to assist the Council with its purpose and responsibilities, as requested by the Council.

(4) Prepare and deliver to the Governor a Statewide action plan for his review.

(5) Oversee the implementation of the Statewide action plan, as instructed by the Governor.

Notes

4 Pa. Code § 6.932

Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 44. November 4, 2023, effective 10/10/2023