The bill proposes the establishment of a "Statewide Mobile Mental Health Unit Program" within the Missouri Department of Mental Health, aimed at enhancing mental health services across the state. It mandates the department to apply for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create mobile mental health units in collaboration with local public health agencies. These units will serve as vehicles to deliver mental health services directly to communities, promoting awareness and providing essential information about mental illness and substance use. The newly established program will ensure that each mobile mental health unit provides critical services, including information dissemination about mental health and substance use, assistance in accessing behavioral health care services, scheduling appointments, and facilitating public participation in preventive health events. This initiative is designed to combat stigma associated with mental health issues and improve access to care for individuals in various communities throughout Missouri.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5737H.01): 630.1130