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Crisis Care Enhancement Act: Boosting Mental Health Emergency Services

This act aims to improve immediate access to mental health support for individuals in crisis. It mandates that states allocate a portion of their federal funds to crisis care services, including hotlines, mobile intervention teams, and stabilization centers. This ensures citizens in need receive faster and more coordinated assistance.
Key points
Increased Funding for Crisis Services: States must spend at least 10% of federal mental health block grants on emergency mental health programs.
Improved Access to Help: Programs must include crisis call centers, 24/7 mobile crisis services, and crisis stabilization programs.
State Flexibility: States can spread the spending over two years or request a waiver to use funds for a broader range of individuals if federal funding increases.
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Additional Information
Crisis Care Enhancement Act
Print number: HR 4305
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Process start date: 2021-07-01