(a) ADMH shall work collaboratively with ADVA, leveraging each other’s roles, relationships, and expertise. The committee shall develop a comprehensive plan in response to a review of the following: (1) The current state of Alabama veterans’ mental health and rates of substance use. (2) Mental health, substance use, recovery, and other veteran support services in Alabama. (3) Needs assessments previously conducted for the purpose of identifying gaps in services and support. The review of needs assessments shall include qualitative and quantitative feedback of post-9/11 veterans in Alabama, as well as the need for additional services and coordination of existing services. (b) The review shall be completed by January 1, 2025. (c) The committee shall consult with others, including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as appropriate, during the development of the comprehensive plan. (d) ADMH shall align the comprehensive plan with state and national behavioral health standards.
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