This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.
Bill 117 hr 433, also known as the Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021, aims to provide support services to families affected by addiction. The bill recognizes the significant impact that addiction can have on families and seeks to address the needs of these families by providing resources and assistance.
The bill includes provisions for funding programs that offer support services such as counseling, education, and outreach to families dealing with addiction. These services are designed to help families cope with the challenges of addiction and provide them with the tools they need to support their loved ones in recovery.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy to address the needs of families affected by addiction. This strategy will outline best practices for supporting families, improving access to services, and promoting collaboration among agencies and organizations working in the field of addiction.
Overall, the Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 aims to provide much-needed support to families affected by addiction and to improve outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. By addressing the needs of families, the bill seeks to create a more supportive and effective system for addressing addiction in the United States.
This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.
Bill 117 hr 433, also known as the Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021, aims to provide support services to families affected by addiction. The bill recognizes the significant impact that addiction can have on families and seeks to address the needs of these families by providing resources and assistance.
The bill includes provisions for funding programs that offer support services such as counseling, education, and outreach to families dealing with addiction. These services are designed to help families cope with the challenges of addiction and provide them with the tools they need to support their loved ones in recovery.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy to address the needs of families affected by addiction. This strategy will outline best practices for supporting families, improving access to services, and promoting collaboration among agencies and organizations working in the field of addiction.
Overall, the Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 aims to provide much-needed support to families affected by addiction and to improve outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. By addressing the needs of families, the bill seeks to create a more supportive and effective system for addressing addiction in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families.
Display TitleFamily Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as IntroducedFamily Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseFamily Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families.
Short Titles as Passed HouseFamily Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Adoption and foster care•
Community life and organization•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use•
Family relationships•
Family services•
Health information and medical records•
Health personnel•
Health programs administration and funding•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Mental health•
Performance measurement•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
This bill directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use...
disorders and their families.
Latest Action5/13/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.