NY A10629

Establishes a frontline workers trauma informed care advisory council within the Office of Mental Health, to be created within 30 days of the bill's effective date.

Council membership includes nine state agency commissioners (or designees) and 21 additional members appointed by the Governor (7), Assembly Speaker (6), Senate Temporary President (6), and minority leaders of both chambers (1 each), representing behavioral health advocacy, healthcare providers, employee organizations, human service providers, law enforcement, and trauma-informed care experts.

Council shall identify evidence-based tools to track COVID-19 trauma impact on frontline workers; develop training and support resources for organizations; establish referral mechanisms to behavioral health services; and consult with relevant organizations on trauma-informed care implementation.

Council must submit a report to the Governor, Assembly Speaker, and Senate Temporary President by December 1, 2020, including recommendations for implementing identified trauma-informed care initiatives.

Federal grant funding shall be made available to entities employing frontline workers to implement strategies and initiatives identified by the council.