A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · August 7, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the federal government to award grants to community mental health organizations to train and certify mental health workers who can provide basic mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment to people with mild to moderate conditions like depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder. The bill applies to certified community behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, certain hospitals, and other community-based behavioral health organizations designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Priority for grant funding goes to organizations located in areas with high poverty, unemployment, or substance use rates, as well as areas serving populations with high numbers of people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The legislation authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with at least 20 percent reserved for training and technical assistance to help organizations integrate these workers into their existing operations. The Secretary must report to Congress on program results within one year and again by the end of fiscal year 2031, including the total number of workers trained and certified.
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