H.R. 5485

H.R. 5485 is legislation aimed at improving and expanding mental health care and substance use disorder services across the United States. It authorizes funding for behavioral health initiatives, promotes integrated care models, and supports the workforce credentialing to ensure quality treatment. The bill also emphasizes enhancing access to mental health services in underserved communities, including through telehealth, and aims to improve coordination among health care providers, schools, and community organizations to better address mental health needs nationwide. Overall, it seeks to strengthen the country's mental health infrastructure and resources to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.