Appropriation; Department of Mental Health for increasing alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds and crisis intervention teams.

HB 215 allocates $10 million from Mississippi's general fund for mental health services during the 2026-2027 budget year. It directs $3 million to state mental health facilities to increase alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds and $7 million to community mental health centers to expand beds and establish additional crisis intervention teams. This funding directly supports state and community programs providing addiction treatment and emergency mental health response. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026.