The bill would create a competitive grant program run by the Department of Health and Human Services. Grants would help eligible local or Tribal governments, emergency medical services agencies, fire departments, certified community behavioral health clinics, and some nonprofit organizations develop or expand behavioral health crisis response programs that do not rely primarily on law enforcement. Funds could support staff, training, equipment, dispatch systems, public outreach, and mobile crisis teams. Grant recipients would report response outcomes, diversion rates, and community feedback each year. The bill would not change state emergency detention laws or allow actions that state law does not permit.
The bill would not provide grants directly to individuals. If enacted, eligible organizations could apply for funds to develop or expand local crisis response services. The Secretary would give priority to places without such programs or with programs of limited scope or capacity.
The bill authorizes Congress to provide amounts as necessary for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It does not specify a dollar amount.
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