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Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007

Introduced: November 1, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Nov 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 1, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of specified substance use disorder treatment services at each Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and community-based outpatient clinic. Requires the Secretary to ensure that treatment for a substance use disorder and a comorbid mental health disorder is provided concurrently by a team of experienced clinicians.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program of enhanced care and treatment for veterans with substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and (2) establish at least six national centers of excellence on PTSD and substance use disorders.

Requires a report on residential mental health care facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Pays tribute to Justin Bailey.

Requires a: (1) pilot program on peer outreach and support services, readjustment counseling services, and other mental health services for veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; (2) program of research into comorbid PTSD and substance use disorder; and (3) pilot program on the provision of readjustment and transition assistance to veterans and their families in cooperation with Vet Centers.

What's happening now November 2, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2162 Identical bill Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 11, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4053: Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4053/
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