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Mental Health Access Expansion Act

Status: HopperState: Rhode IslandIssue: Healthcare

Summary

The Mental Health Access Expansion Act proposes to increase funding for community mental health programs, enhance training for healthcare providers, and launch a statewide mental health awareness campaign to improve access to mental health services in Rhode Island.

Full text

This bill aims to expand access to mental health services across Rhode Island by increasing funding for community mental health programs, enhancing training for healthcare providers in mental health care, and establishing a statewide mental health awareness campaign. Recognizing the critical importance of mental well-being as an integral component of overall healthcare, this initiative seeks to reduce stigma, improve service availability, and ensure that all Rhode Islanders have access to the mental health resources they need to thrive.

Sponsor

Vincent HollowDemocratic Party

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