CT SB00471

Requires mental health screenings as part of health assessments for public school pupils at enrollment and in grades 6-7 and 9-10, effective October 1, 2014.

Allows primary care providers to offer mental health screenings to patients ages 18-25 beginning October 1, 2014.

Modifies licensing requirements for alcohol and drug counselors to allow master's degree programs in fields other than counseling or counseling-related subjects if completed by July 1, 2013.

Directs the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to establish a regional behavioral health consultation and care coordination program for primary care providers serving young adults ages 18-25 by January 1, 2015.

Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to ensure young adults using the adult mobile crisis line can easily access the 2-1-1 Infoline program by January 1, 2015.