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HR 5859119th CongressIn Committee
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-Washington)
HealthcareHousing & Urban DevelopmentSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025 establishes a grant program through the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund one-stop crisis facilities that integrate behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, housing assistance, and wrap-around services for vulnerable populations.
Key Points
- 1Grants are allocated to metropolitan cities, counties, states, and Indian Tribes based on population and equity considerations.
- 2Funded activities include facility development, staff training, housing-first strategies, and coordination with law enforcement and community organizations.
- 3Emphasis on cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and youth-specific programming to address diverse crisis needs.
Impact Areas
Individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crisesHomeless and unhoused populationsLocal governments and tribal communitiesYouths and families in need of crisis supportCommunity-based organizations collaborating with crisis facilities
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