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This bill establishes the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025, which creates a federal grant program to support community-based mental health initiatives. The bill authorizes $36 million in funding from 2026 to 2030 to award two types of grants: planning grants (up to $250,000) and program grants (up to $500,000 annually for up to four years). A key provision is that 20% of the funds are reserved for rural areas. The grants aim to help communities develop comprehensive mental wellness strategies by forming "resilience coordinating networks" composed of at least five different types of organizations, such as schools, youth programs, faith organizations, and community groups. These networks will conduct community assessments, identify protective and risk factors affecting mental health, and develop strategies to build psychological resilience. The bill emphasizes a holistic public health approach that focuses on prevention, early intervention, and healing, rather than just treating individual symptoms. It defines key terms like "mental wellness" and "resilience," highlighting the goal of helping individuals and communities develop skills to cope with stress, trauma, and adversity. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will provide technical assistance to grantees and submit a report to Congress by December 31, 2030, detailing the best practices and outcomes of the grant programs.

Health and Social Services

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