Behavioral Health Crisis Centers: New comprehensive support for citizens.
This Act establishes a federal grant program to create and expand 'one-stop crisis facilities' across the nation. This means individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises can access medical care, housing assistance, legal aid, and other social services in a single location. The goal is to provide rapid, coordinated help, especially for vulnerable populations like the unhoused and youth, backed by $11.5 billion annually from 2026 through 2030.
Key points
New Crisis Centers: Facilities will offer on-site behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment (including opioid medication), counseling, housing assistance, and legal services in one location.
Funding Allocation: $11.5 billion is authorized annually (2026-2030) for grants to metropolitan cities, counties, states, and Indian Tribes to establish, operate, and expand these centers.
Focus on Vulnerable Groups: Centers must implement a 'Housing First' strategy for unhoused adults and provide transitional housing and wrap-around services for youth in crisis.
Diversion from Emergency Services: The centers will coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services to divert individuals experiencing a crisis directly to the facility, rather than to emergency rooms or jails.
Non-Discrimination: All programs funded under this Act must ensure equitable access and prohibit discrimination based on race, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or disability.
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