HB 943: DOH; ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION; HOMELESS TRIAGE AND TREATMENT CENTER PROGRAM; CRISIS INTERVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES PROGRAM; HOMELESSNESS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; MENTAL ILLNESS; APPROPRIATIONS

Expands existing crisis intervention programs by requiring, and appropriating funds for, the Department of Health to establish a Homeless Triage and Treatment Center Program within its Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness.  Requires the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to redirect certain homeless persons to the appropriate health care system and services.  Authorizes the program to include intensive mobile outreach services.  Requires appropriations for the program to be used only for services contracted directly between the Department of Health and the service provider.  (CD1)