Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for mental health crisis services in Dakota County, Minnesota. The bill targets improvement in mental health responses and interventions through dedicated funding.

Main Provisions

• The bill provides an appropriation of $3,400,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• The money comes from the general fund.
• The appropriation is specifically intended for a grant to Dakota County.
• The funds are designated for various mental health crisis services, including:
  • Mobile crisis response: teams that travel to individuals in crisis to provide immediate assistance.
  • Crisis follow-up and stabilization services: ongoing support following an initial mental health crisis to ensure stability and prevent further emergencies.
  • Embedded social workers with local public safety agencies: social workers who are integrated with law enforcement or emergency services to address mental health needs directly and efficiently.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill represents a new one-time appropriation to enhance mental health crisis services in Dakota County and does not amend existing laws but supplements available resources for mental health support in the region.

Relevant Terms

• Mental health crisis services
• Mobile crisis response
• Crisis follow-up
• Stabilization services
• Embedded social workers
• Public safety agencies