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Better Crisis and Social Help: Coordinating 211 and 988 Services Nationwide.

This law aims to make it easier for citizens to access help during mental health emergencies (988) and for social needs (211). It provides funding to strengthen these hotlines, ensuring 24/7 availability nationwide, which should result in faster connections to appropriate specialists instead of law enforcement. This is expected to improve safety and reduce arrests related to mental health crises.
Key points
Strengthens and coordinates 211 (social services) and 988 (mental health crisis) hotlines, making them available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the country.
Diverts non-emergency 911 calls (not fire, police, or medical) to mental health and human services responders.
Increases citizen safety by reducing the risk of arrests and violence during interventions related to mental health crises.
Requires all services and information to be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities (ADA compliant).
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Print number: 118_S_1729
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HELP Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1729.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthens and coordinates 211 (social services) and 988 (mental health crisis) hotlines, making them available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the country.
  • Diverts non-emergency 911 calls (not fire, police, or medical) to mental health and human services responders.
  • Increases citizen safety by reducing the risk of arrests and violence during interventions related to mental health crises.
  • Requires all services and information to be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities (ADA compliant).
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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