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Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 1:34 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9201
Bill 117 HR 9201, also known as the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing mental health issues in communities across the country. The bill focuses on promoting mental wellness and resilience among individuals, families, and communities by providing resources and support for mental health services.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund community-based mental health initiatives. These initiatives would include mental health education and awareness campaigns, as well as programs that provide mental health services to underserved populations. The bill also calls for the creation of a national mental health hotline to provide immediate support and resources to individuals in crisis.
Additionally, the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022 seeks to improve access to mental health care by expanding telehealth services for mental health treatment. This would allow individuals to receive mental health services remotely, making it easier for those in rural or underserved areas to access care. Overall, the bill aims to address the growing mental health crisis in the United States by providing resources and support for mental health services at the community level. By promoting mental wellness and resilience, the bill seeks to improve the overall mental health of individuals and communities across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund community-based mental health initiatives. These initiatives would include mental health education and awareness campaigns, as well as programs that provide mental health services to underserved populations. The bill also calls for the creation of a national mental health hotline to provide immediate support and resources to individuals in crisis.
Additionally, the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022 seeks to improve access to mental health care by expanding telehealth services for mental health treatment. This would allow individuals to receive mental health services remotely, making it easier for those in rural or underserved areas to access care. Overall, the bill aims to address the growing mental health crisis in the United States by providing resources and support for mental health services at the community level. By promoting mental wellness and resilience, the bill seeks to improve the overall mental health of individuals and communities across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 9201
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award competitive grants to consortia that represent various community entities (e.g., schools, businesses, and health and human services providers) for carrying out community mental wellness and resilience programs that use a public health approach.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9201
Bill HR 9201 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2022. Bill HR 9201 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2022. Bill HR 9201's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9201
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9201
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9201
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to promote mental wellness and resilience and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial problems through age and culturally appropriate community programs, and award grants for the purpose of establishing, operating, or expanding community-based mental wellness and resilience programs, and for other purposes.
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