Children's Mental Health HB 5001
HB 5001 is transformative legislation that responds directly to the youth mental health crisis, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of the pandemic, presenting itself in the form of increased rates of depression, suicide and self-harm among adolescents.
Emergency rooms across Connecticut are inundated with patients awaiting placement into inpatient psychiatric beds. Schools across the state are facing a shortage of mental health professionals and are sounding the alarm on the need to expand access and support services. In short, this legislation addresses these issues immediately and long term by:
- Enhancing the Behavioral Health Workforce
- Supporting School-Based Mental Health Services
- Expanding Mental Health Treatment Facilities Across the State
- Supporting Existing Services
- Increasing Access Through Insurance Coverage