Support for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities
This act aims to improve access to psychiatric care and addiction treatment. It allows medical facilities to obtain loans for construction, renovation, and modernization of infrastructure, including digital. This is intended to increase the number of available beds and improve the quality of services, especially in rural and underserved areas, and for children and adolescents.
Key points
More beds in hospitals and addiction treatment facilities: The act supports the creation of new psychiatric beds and addiction treatment places, especially where there is a shortage.
Improved access to care: Funds will help build and modernize facilities, making it easier to access treatment, especially in smaller towns and for more complex cases.
Support for children and adolescents: At least 25% of the funds will be allocated to facilities primarily serving children and adolescents, which is crucial for their mental health.
Modern technologies: Funds can be used for the development of telemedicine and digital infrastructure, which will streamline patient care.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3266
Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Process start date: 2025-05-08