Subdivision 1.Creation.

The first episode of psychosis grant program is established in the Department of Human Services to fund evidence-based interventions for youth at risk of developing or experiencing a first episode of psychosis and a public awareness campaign on the signs and symptoms of psychosis. First episode of psychosis services are eligible for children‘s mental health grants as specified in section 245.4889, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (15).

Subd. 2.Activities.

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 245.4905

  • children: includes children by birth or adoption;

    (9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;

    (10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;

    (11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;

    (14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;

    (15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;

    (16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;

    (17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;

    (18) "notary" means a notary public;

    (19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;

    (20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45

(a) All first episode of psychosis grant programs must:

(1) provide intensive treatment and support for adolescents and adults experiencing or at risk of experiencing a first psychotic episode. Intensive treatment and support includes medication management, psychoeducation for an individual and an individual’s family, case management, employment support, education support, cognitive behavioral approaches, social skills training, peer support, crisis planning, and stress management;

(2) conduct outreach and provide training and guidance to mental health and health care professionals, including postsecondary health clinicians, on early psychosis symptoms, screening tools, and best practices;

(3) ensure access for individuals to first psychotic episode services under this section, including access for individuals who live in rural areas; and

(4) use all available funding streams.

(b) Grant money may also be used to pay for housing or travel expenses for individuals receiving services or to address other barriers preventing individuals and their families from participating in first psychotic episode services.

Subd. 3.Eligibility.

Program activities must be provided to people 15 to 40 years old with early signs of psychosis.

Subd. 4.Outcomes.

Evaluation of program activities must utilize evidence-based practices and must include the following outcome evaluation criteria:

(1) whether individuals experience a reduction in psychotic symptoms;

(2) whether individuals experience a decrease in inpatient mental health hospitalizations; and

(3) whether individuals experience an increase in educational attainment.

Subd. 5.Federal aid or grants.

The commissioner of human services must comply with all conditions and requirements necessary to receive federal aid or grants.