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Support for 9-8-8 Lifeline and Mental Health Crisis Care

This act aims to improve access to mental health and substance use crisis assistance. It establishes a new coordinating office, supports local 9-8-8 call centers, and creates mobile crisis teams to reduce reliance on law enforcement. Additionally, it mandates a suicide prevention media campaign and increases funding for specialist training.
Key points
Establishment of a Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office to streamline collaboration among various institutions in crisis care.
Significant financial support for local 9-8-8 lifeline call centers, aiming to improve their technology, staff training, and call handling capacity.
Creation of a pilot program for mobile crisis response teams to address mental health and substance use crises, diverting responses from law enforcement.
Implementation of a national media campaign to prevent suicide and increase awareness of available support resources.
Increased funding for workforce development in behavioral health, including training in crisis management.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7232
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2022-03-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

9–8–8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7232.

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 2022-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office to streamline collaboration among various institutions in crisis care.
  • Significant financial support for local 9-8-8 lifeline call centers, aiming to improve their technology, staff training, and call handling capacity.
  • Creation of a pilot program for mobile crisis response teams to address mental health and substance use crises, diverting responses from law enforcement.
  • Implementation of a national media campaign to prevent suicide and increase awareness of available support resources.
  • Increased funding for workforce development in behavioral health, including training in crisis management.
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. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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