A bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.

7/26/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 4812, also known as the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act, aims to create a pilot program that focuses on addressing the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States. The program will be designed to provide support and resources for individuals in these age groups who are struggling with mental health issues.

The bill outlines the goals of the pilot program, which include improving access to mental health services, increasing awareness and education about behavioral health issues, and promoting early intervention and prevention efforts. The program will also aim to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and improve coordination between different agencies and organizations that provide mental health services.

The pilot program will be implemented in select communities across the country, with a focus on areas that have high rates of mental health issues among children, adolescents, and young adults. The bill allocates funding for the program and establishes guidelines for how the program will be evaluated and assessed for effectiveness. Overall, the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act seeks to address the growing need for mental health support among young people in the United States and to test innovative approaches to improving mental health outcomes for this population.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4812

Introduced on
2024-07-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 4812, also known as the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act, aims to create a pilot program that focuses on addressing the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States. The program will be designed to provide support and resources for individuals in these age groups who are struggling with mental health issues.

The bill outlines the goals of the pilot program, which include improving access to mental health services, increasing awareness and education about behavioral health issues, and promoting early intervention and prevention efforts. The program will also aim to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and improve coordination between different agencies and organizations that provide mental health services.

The pilot program will be implemented in select communities across the country, with a focus on areas that have high rates of mental health issues among children, adolescents, and young adults. The bill allocates funding for the program and establishes guidelines for how the program will be evaluated and assessed for effectiveness. Overall, the Behavioral Health Pilot Program Act seeks to address the growing need for mental health support among young people in the United States and to test innovative approaches to improving mental health outcomes for this population.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action7/25/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.