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Supporting Mental Health: Senate Bill S.2523 and Community Mental Health Centers

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0016

Dates

  • July 22, 1969
  • 91st (1969-1971)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses Senate Bill 2523, which aims to extend and renew the Community Mental Health Centers Act and contains amendments to enhance the program. The bill provides grants for construction and staffing, with a total of $975 million authorized for the five-year period. It also includes provisions for staffing grants to cover all personnel and construction grants to include land acquisition costs. The bill also includes amendments related to poverty areas, with increased federal shares for construction and staffing in these areas. Various organizations and individuals are urging support for the bill to ensure the continuation and enhancement of mental health services in Oklahoma.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 91st (1969-1971)

Policy Area Mental health policy; Land use--Planning

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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