Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 1056, also known as the Home-Based Telemental Health Care Grant Program Act, aims to address the lack of mental health and substance use services in rural medically underserved populations, as well as individuals in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations. The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding for home-based telemental health care services.

The grant program would focus on increasing access to mental health and substance use services through telehealth technology, allowing individuals in remote areas to receive care from the comfort of their own homes. This is particularly important for those in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations, who often face unique mental health challenges due to the nature of their work.

The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health needs of these populations, as untreated mental health issues can have serious consequences on individuals and their communities. By providing funding for home-based telemental health care services, the grant program aims to improve access to care and ultimately reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in rural and occupational communities. Overall, Bill 119 s 1056 seeks to support the mental health and well-being of individuals in underserved populations by establishing a grant program that focuses on increasing access to home-based telemental health care services.