U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's Excellence in Mental Health Act is one of the most significant steps forward in mental health funding in decades, expanding access to community mental health services and strengthening the quality of care provided for those living with mental illness.
The legislation establishes pilot programs in eight states to increase access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of care at those centers. Specifically, state agencies will work with community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, VA clinics, and other mental health organizations to increase services such as: