This bill would add a new section to the Public Health Service Act to let the Secretary of Health and Human Services award grants to new or existing regional or local crisis call centers. Grants could be used to buy or upgrade call center technology, train staff, improve operations, and hire staff. The bill authorizes $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, available until expended. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
If you live in an area served by a regional or local crisis call center, that center could apply for a grant from HHS under this law. If it receives a grant, the center could use the money for technology upgrades, staff training, improving how it runs, or hiring more staff.
The bill authorizes $441,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to carry out the new grant program, to remain available until expended. No publicly available information on other costs or ongoing funding levels is included in the bill text.
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