S. 2157 · 117th Congress
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Shelley Capito
- Introduced
- 2021-06-22
- Latest action
- 2021-06-22 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.