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This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, political subdivisions, Indian tribes, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The grants can be used to increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, such as promoting coordination, training workforce, upgrading telehealth technology, and purchasing supplies. The grants can also support or enhance various behavioral health services, including crisis intervention, screening and treatment, and outreach to underserved communities. The bill prioritizes applicants that are culturally specific organizations, tribal providers, or serve high-impact COVID-19 areas, and requires grant recipients to submit evaluations of their activities. The bill authorizes $75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 and 2021 to carry out these provisions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4059/all-info