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New Youth Peer Support Line and School Mental Health Coordinators Funding.

This law establishes a national, 24/7 peer-to-peer support line for youth, accessible via 988, providing emotional support and mental health resources. It also creates a grant program allowing schools, particularly those in high-poverty areas, to hire mental health coordinators. These coordinators will help students access licensed care and community resources, significantly increasing support availability for young people dealing with stress or isolation.
Key points
A 24/7 national peer support line for youth is established, staffed by trained peers and supervised by licensed professionals.
Schools can apply for grants to hire mental health coordinators who connect students with licensed therapists and community resources.
Priority funding goes to schools in high-poverty communities, ensuring increased access to mental health support where it is most needed.
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Print number: 118_S_3525
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-12-14