MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law regarding adult and children’s mental health services and substance use disorder services.

This bill updates Idaho's mental health and substance use disorder service laws by creating new eligibility screening processes and staffing standards. It directly affects residents seeking mental health or substance use treatment by establishing standardized criteria to determine who qualifies for services and setting requirements for qualified service providers. Key provisions include new rules for staff qualifications (e.g., "qualified substance use disorders personnel"), revised background check procedures, and updated definitions for terms like "serious emotional disturbance." The bill repeals outdated administrative rules and adds new sections to streamline service access while maintaining safety protocols. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.