S. 1346 · 118th Congress
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Shelley Capito
- Introduced
- 2023-04-27
- Latest action
- 2023-04-27 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023
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.