Support for Homeless Mental Health Treatment

Official: Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2024

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to help homeless individuals get mental health and substance use treatment by connecting them with certified clinics. It is important because it addresses both homelessness and mental health care needs.

If you are homeless and struggling with mental health, this program could help you find the treatment you need.

Affects: Homeless individuals with mental health issues and disabilities.

Summary

Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act This bill requires the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates a program to connect homeless individuals with mental health treatment. 2. The program will award grants to organizations that help these individuals access care. 3. It targets areas with high rates of homelessness and nearby treatment clinics. 4. A report will be submitted to Congress after the program ends to evaluate its success. 5. The bill allocates $50 million over five years to fund this initiative.

Who is affected?

Homeless individuals with mental health issues and disabilities.