Crisis Care Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:08:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4305 Crisis Care Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4305

Bill 117 HR 4305, also known as the Crisis Care Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance crisis care services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises.

The bill aims to improve crisis care services by providing funding for crisis intervention teams, crisis stabilization units, and mobile crisis response teams. These resources will help individuals in crisis receive the immediate care and support they need to stabilize their situation and prevent further harm.

Additionally, the Crisis Care Enhancement Act seeks to improve coordination between mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and emergency medical services. This will ensure that individuals in crisis are connected to the appropriate services and receive the care they need in a timely manner. Overall, the Crisis Care Enhancement Act is designed to improve the quality and accessibility of crisis care services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises. By providing funding and promoting collaboration between different service providers, this bill aims to better support individuals in crisis and help them on the path to recovery.

Congressional Summary of HR 4305

Crisis Care Enhancement Act

This bill requires states to support evidence-based crisis care services, such as crisis call centers, through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG). In addition, for each year in which the appropriations for that grant exceed a specified amount, states must expend a certain percentage of their MHBG allotment on crisis care services.

Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may permit states and territories to use MHBG funding on crisis care services for individuals who are not part of the grant's target population. Currently, the MHBG targets adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4305

Bill HR 4305 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2021. Bill HR 4305 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2021. Bill HR 4305's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 2, 2021