What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 456.
Easier access to remote mental health counseling for military families.
This law aims to improve military families' access to non-medical counseling services. It allows licensed Department of Defense professionals to provide these services remotely or at any location across the U.S., regardless of where the family resides. This ensures that military families, who often relocate, maintain continuous access to necessary support, improving their quality of life.
Key points
Removal of geographic barriers: Authorized DoD professionals can provide non-medical counseling services to military families anywhere in the United States, including remotely.
Greater continuity of care: Military families who frequently move will gain easier and uninterrupted access to mental health support.
Services provided by licensed professionals: Counseling must be delivered by licensed or certified mental health providers employed by or contracted by the Department of Defense.
Status:
Expired
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