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Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

2/16/2024, 9:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 1452

Bill 118 s 1452, also known as the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing mental health issues within communities across the country. The bill focuses on promoting mental wellness and resilience through various initiatives and programs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund community-based mental health services and programs. These grants would be awarded to organizations and agencies that provide mental health services to underserved populations, with a focus on prevention and early intervention.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing mental health education and awareness in schools and communities. This would involve implementing mental health curriculum in schools, training teachers and school staff on mental health issues, and promoting mental health awareness campaigns in communities. Furthermore, the bill aims to improve access to mental health services by expanding telehealth options for mental health care, increasing funding for mental health clinics and facilities, and promoting collaboration between mental health providers and community organizations. Overall, the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023 seeks to address the mental health needs of communities by promoting mental wellness, resilience, and access to mental health services. It is a comprehensive approach to improving mental health outcomes and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness.

Congressional Summary of S 1452

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award competitive grants for planning and implementing community mental wellness and resilience programs through networks of schools, businesses, health and human services providers, and other community groups. These programs take a public health approach to build the capacity of the community to detect, prevent, and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial conditions.

Current Status of Bill S 1452

Bill S 1452 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2023. Bill S 1452 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2023.  Bill S 1452's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1452

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1452

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1452

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023
A bill to promote mental wellness and resilience and prevent and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial conditions through developmentally 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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