Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate financial resources to support mental health crisis services in Dakota County, Minnesota. It addresses the need for enhanced mental health support, particularly during crisis situations.

Main Provisions

• The proposal grants $3,400,000 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Human Services.
• The funds are designated for Dakota County to improve its mental health crisis services.
• The services include mobile crisis response, follow-up and stabilization services, and embedding social workers within local public safety agencies.
• This funding is specified as a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces new financial support for mental health crisis services, highlighting the integration of social workers in public safety operations, which may not have been previously funded at this scale in Dakota County.

Relevant Terms

• Mental health crisis services
• Mobile crisis response
• Stabilization services
• Embedded social workers
• Public safety agencies
• One-time appropriation
• Dakota County