Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act," aims to improve mental health outcomes for Hispanic and Latino populations in New Jersey. It directs the Department of Health to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental health resources. The initiative also includes an appropriation of $1 million to support these efforts and requires an annual report on the strategy’s impact.
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M. Ruiz
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