Department of Mental Health; establish grant program to assist with crisis stabilization unit expenses.

HB 1209 proposes creating a grant program through Mississippi's Department of Mental Health to help local governments cover costs for crisis stabilization units (CSUs), which provide urgent mental health care during emergencies. It would allow counties, municipalities, and regional commissions to apply for grants up to $500,000 per project to pay for CSU services, facility operations, or facility repairs/renovations. The bill establishes a dedicated "Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities Fund" in the state treasury, with unspent funds rolling over annually instead of returning to the general budget. This program, set to begin July 1, 2026, requires applicants to detail costs and other funding sources before receiving support.