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Student Mental Health Support: Free Helplines and Crisis Aid

This act aims to establish and maintain free, confidential mental health support helplines for students, available 24/7. Students facing issues like depression, abuse, or suicidal thoughts will receive prompt and professional assistance. These helplines will coordinate with local services to provide comprehensive support.
Key points
Students will gain access to free and confidential mental health support helplines, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Helplines will offer support for issues such as abuse, bullying, depression, risk of self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, in a culturally competent manner, including for diverse backgrounds and high-risk groups (e.g., LGBTQ, individuals with disabilities).
Information shared with helplines will be protected under HIPAA privacy regulations, ensuring the security of personal data.
The act authorizes funding for the development and maintenance of these services, as well as for coordination with other mental health and education agencies.
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Print number: 117_HR_5235
Sponsor: Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3]
Process start date: 2021-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Mental Health Helpline Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5235.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students will gain access to free and confidential mental health support helplines, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Helplines will offer support for issues such as abuse, bullying, depression, risk of self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, in a culturally competent manner, including for diverse backgrounds and high-risk groups (e.g., LGBTQ, individuals with disabilities).
  • Information shared with helplines will be protected under HIPAA privacy regulations, ensuring the security of personal data.
  • The act authorizes funding for the development and maintenance of these services, as well as for coordination with other mental health and education agencies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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