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Behavioral Health Crisis Response Programs

Teams or services designed to help people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies, often providing immediate support and connection to ongoing care.

Eligible Entities

Specific types of organizations, like local governments, emergency services, or certain health clinics, that are allowed to apply for and receive grants under this bill.

Co-response Team

An emergency response unit that includes both a mental health professional (like a therapist or social worker) and an emergency medical provider, firefighter, or peace officer, who respond together to behavioral health crisis calls.

Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use

A high-ranking official within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for overseeing mental health and substance use disorder services.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

A type of health clinic that offers a wide range of mental health and substance use services, often with a focus on comprehensive, integrated care, as defined by federal law.

911 or 988 call dispatch systems

The emergency phone number systems in the U.S. for police/fire/medical emergencies (911) and for mental health/suicide crises (988).