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This bill requires the Missouri Department of Mental Health to apply for a federal grant to create a statewide mobile mental health unit program. The program would involve vehicles that travel to different communities to provide mental health services and raise awareness about mental health issues. These mobile units would work in collaboration with local public health agencies and have four primary objectives: (1) provide information about mental illness and substance use to help reduce associated stigma, (2) inform community members about available behavioral health care services and help them access those services, (3) assist individuals in scheduling behavioral health care appointments, and (4) encourage public participation in preventive health events. The bill defines key terms such as "local public health agency" (which includes various county health departments and authorities) and "mobile mental health unit" (a vehicle-based service that provides mental health support in community settings). By establishing this program, the bill aims to improve mental health awareness, accessibility, and support across Missouri communities.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB680&year=2025&code=R