Bill · H.R. 5859· House(119-HR-5859)
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a grant program to help establish, operate, or expand one-stop crisis facilities. These facilities are meant to provide behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment, housing services, and other wrap-around support in a single location. Eligible entities like cities, counties, States, and Indian Tribes can apply for these funds by submitting a plan to the Secretary. The bill authorizes $11,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these grants. It also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability in any programs funded by this Act.
Yes· 3 of 40
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Low-income individuals benefit directly from accessible behavioral health care, housing assistance, and legal aid.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+8
The legislation targets unhoused individuals through dedicated outreach, housing assistance, and housing-first policy strategies.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The legislation establishes a major grant program to fund one-stop crisis facilities providing behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Behavioral Health and Treatment: Under Section 2(b)(4)(A), grant funds can be used to provide health care services, behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, and medication for opioid use disorder. This is positive because it helps individuals struggling with addiction and mental health get direct medical assistance.
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Housing Assistance and Legal Aid: According to Section 2(b)(4)(D) and (E), facilities can provide housing assistance, including financial assistance, and legal services. This is a good thing for people facing eviction, homelessness, or legal troubles because it offers them direct, practical support in one place.
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Outreach for Vulnerable Populations: Section 2(b)(6) allows for outreach services to engage with vulnerable and high-need communities, including unhoused individuals, youths, and people living in public housing. This is beneficial because it actively reaches out to folks who might otherwise fall through the cracks and miss out on help.
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Civil Rights Protections: Section 2(f) states that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any funded program based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. This ensures fair and equal access for everyone seeking help.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Native Americans+6Good For Middle Aged+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Children+4Good For Immigrants+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Women+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Students+2Good For White Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+8Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Gender Equality+3Improves L G B T Q Rights+3Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Policing Reform+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia