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Establish a national consultation line
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) should create a national consultation line for primary care providers to obtain real-time support from mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) professionals modeled after the Health Resource and Services Administration’s National HIV/AIDS Clinical Consultation Center.
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Fund the Minority Fellowship Program
Congress should appropriate at least $36.7 million for the Minority Fellowship Program (42 U.S.C. 290ll) to increase providers' knowledge of issues related to prevention, treatment, and recovery support for mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUDs) among racial and ethnic minority populations.[1][2][3][4]
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Pass the Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act
Congress should pass legislation like the Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act to increase community-based provider rates and expand the capacity and availability of pediatric mental health services.
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Include mental health support in COOPs
Federal entities that have oversight of agencies with essential workers, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, should include resources, funding, and guidance for mental health, emotional stress, and trauma support in Continuity of Operations Plans.[1]