Integrating Suicide Prevention Services into Primary Care Offices.
This Act establishes a grant program to integrate self-harm and suicide prevention services directly into primary care settings. It allows primary care physicians to screen patients for risk, while funded clinical social workers provide immediate, short-term support and referrals for long-term mental health care. The program is highly limited, funding a maximum of 10 offices nationwide initially.
Key points
Funding for primary care offices to hire clinical social workers specializing in suicide prevention.
Mandatory screening for self-harm and suicide risk during routine primary care visits, based on new federal standards.
The program is highly selective, awarding a maximum of 10 grants across the entire United States.
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