ATTAIN Mental Health Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4830 ATTAIN Mental Health Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4830

The ATTAIN Mental Health Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4830, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to mental health services for individuals in need.

One of the key provisions of the ATTAIN Mental Health Act is the establishment of a grant program to fund mental health services in underserved communities. This program would provide funding to community health centers, schools, and other organizations to expand their mental health services and reach more individuals in need.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase the availability of mental health professionals by providing scholarships and loan repayment programs for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields. This would help address the shortage of mental health professionals in many parts of the country. The ATTAIN Mental Health Act also includes provisions to improve coordination between mental health providers and other healthcare providers, as well as to enhance mental health services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Overall, the goal of the ATTAIN Mental Health Act is to improve access to mental health services, increase the availability of mental health professionals, and enhance coordination of care for individuals in need of mental health support.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4830

Bill HR 4830 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2023. Bill HR 4830 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2023. Bill HR 4830's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4830

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4830

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4830

ATTAIN Mental Health Act

Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act of 2023

To establish an interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about grant funding related to mental health and substance use disorder programs.