HR 8201
To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.
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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to offer behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorder services. It expands the services these centers are mandated to provide, ensuring more comprehensive healthcare access for underserved communities. The bill also allocates additional federal funding – $700 million per year from 2027 to 2031 – to support the implementation of these expanded services at community health centers. This aims to address gaps in mental and substance use care, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional healthcare.
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