To provide for the integration of participant treatment within the Continuum of Care Program with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · February 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
This bill modifies federal homeless assistance programs to integrate mental health and substance abuse treatment services into housing support. It requires housing programs under the Continuum of Care—which provides supportive housing for homeless individuals and families—to connect participants with nearby Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics when feasible, particularly for those receiving Social Security disability benefits. The legislation sets aside at least 2 percent of annual Continuum of Care funding to support this integration, with bonuses up to $500,000 per 1,000 homeless individuals in high-need areas, capped at $2 million per project and $5 million per region. The bill affects homeless service providers, housing programs, and behavioral health clinics working in these areas, and requires the Housing and Urban Development Department to report on implementation progress annually for five years.
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