The Hope Heals Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assess how federal agencies can better coordinate efforts to prevent mental health crises and increase awareness of warning signs. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must evaluate whether agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense, and Education can improve how they identify people in crisis, share mental health resources and referrals, and distribute screening tools to the public. The Secretary will consult with mental health experts and academic institutions during this assessment and must submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 360 days total with recommendations for improvement. Once the report is submitted, participating federal agencies are required to implement the recommendations to the extent practicable. This legislation focuses on identifying gaps in cross-agency coordination and improving how government services reach people experiencing mental health emergencies or suicide risk.
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