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This bill establishes a demonstration program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a targeted approach for connecting homeless individuals with mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, the program will award up to 10 grants to eligible Continuum of Care organizations located in the five states with the highest per capita homeless population and within 50 miles of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Qualified participants include individuals receiving supportive housing, those with disability insurance or supplemental security income, or homeless individuals with disabilities. The program aims to refer these participants to behavioral health clinics for treatment. HUD is authorized to spend $50 million over fiscal years 2025-2029, with 10% of that budget potentially set aside for technical assistance and reporting. After the demonstration program concludes, HUD must submit a report to Congress detailing performance measures and the number of participants who receive disability benefits. The bill defines key terms like "Continuum of Care" (a collaborative housing assistance group) and "Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic" to ensure clarity and precise implementation of the program.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/577/all-info