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This bill modifies the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand crisis counseling and support services for disaster survivors. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to explicitly include substance use and alcohol use disorder services alongside mental health support, allowing federal assistance to help people dealing with addiction issues triggered or worsened by a major disaster. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and adjust its application and guidance documents within 180 days to reflect these changes, and mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the crisis counseling program to examine the duration of assistance provided and ensure that support is specifically targeted to mental health, substance use, and alcohol use problems directly related to a disaster. This legislation aims to provide more comprehensive support for individuals experiencing addiction challenges in the aftermath of a major disaster.

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