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Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5859| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for creating, operating, or expanding one-stop crisis facilities . These facilities are designed to provide comprehensive, integrated services for individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. The bill aims to improve community-based crisis response and divert individuals from emergency rooms or law enforcement encounters. Eligible activities for grant funding include acquiring and developing facilities, purchasing supplies, and hiring and training staff. Crucially, grants support the provision of a wide array of services such as behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment , counseling, case management, and housing assistance . Facilities must also coordinate with various governmental and nongovernmental partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and community organizations, to ensure holistic support. Grant applicants must submit a detailed plan outlining how funds will be used, emphasizing stakeholder involvement, collaboration with community-based organizations, and a housing first policy for adults experiencing homelessness. Plans must also address equitable access for diverse populations, including cultural competency and trauma-informed care training for staff. The bill authorizes a significant appropriation of $11.5 billion annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds specifically allocated to metropolitan cities, counties, states, Indian Tribes, and territories.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8979
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2977
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2023
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8979
    Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2977
    Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2023


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5859| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for creating, operating, or expanding one-stop crisis facilities . These facilities are designed to provide comprehensive, integrated services for individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. The bill aims to improve community-based crisis response and divert individuals from emergency rooms or law enforcement encounters. Eligible activities for grant funding include acquiring and developing facilities, purchasing supplies, and hiring and training staff. Crucially, grants support the provision of a wide array of services such as behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment , counseling, case management, and housing assistance . Facilities must also coordinate with various governmental and nongovernmental partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and community organizations, to ensure holistic support. Grant applicants must submit a detailed plan outlining how funds will be used, emphasizing stakeholder involvement, collaboration with community-based organizations, and a housing first policy for adults experiencing homelessness. Plans must also address equitable access for diverse populations, including cultural competency and trauma-informed care training for staff. The bill authorizes a significant appropriation of $11.5 billion annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds specifically allocated to metropolitan cities, counties, states, Indian Tribes, and territories.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8979
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2977
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2023
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8979
    Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2977
    Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2023


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted