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Mental Health Crisis Support: Ensuring Continuity of Care

This new law aims to improve support for individuals who have received help during a mental health crisis or after a suicide attempt. Crisis centers will receive funding to provide follow-up care and monitor well-being, helping to prevent relapses and ensure continuous treatment. Citizens can expect better support after difficult mental health experiences.
Key points
Crisis centers will receive grants to provide follow-up services for individuals after suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
These services include well-being check-ins, outreach to ensure engagement in services, collaboration with family and caregivers, and referrals to appropriate care.
The act aims to ensure that individuals in need are not left without support after initial intervention, increasing their safety and chances of recovery.
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Print number: 117_HR_8391
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CONNECT Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8391.

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 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Crisis centers will receive grants to provide follow-up services for individuals after suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
  • These services include well-being check-ins, outreach to ensure engagement in services, collaboration with family and caregivers, and referrals to appropriate care.
  • The act aims to ensure that individuals in need are not left without support after initial intervention, increasing their safety and chances of recovery.
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. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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