Home-Based Mental Health Care Bill
Official: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025
IntroducedDecember 17, 2025
Why This Matters
The Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 aims to provide mental health services remotely to people in rural areas and specific occupations. This is important because it helps those who may not have easy access to traditional mental health care.
If you live in a rural area or work in agriculture, you could get better access to mental health services from home.
Affects: People living in rural areas and those working in farming, fishing, and forestry.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill creates a grant program for remote mental health services. 2. It targets rural areas and workers in farming, fishing, and forestry. 3. Eligible organizations can receive funds to improve access to care. 4. The program will also measure the effectiveness of these services. 5. Funds can be used to enhance technology and broadband access.
Who is affected?
People living in rural areas and those working in farming, fishing, and forestry.